Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: 901 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, B.C.
Author | Destanne Norris
Destanne was awarded a BFA (Honours) Degree in Painting and Drawing from the University of Victoria in British Columbia in 1987 and a Master of Fine Art Degree by Research at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia in 2009. Learn more about Destanne on her website.
Timeline
6:30 pm - meet the author, book signing, open house
7:00 pm - short reading, Q&A
7:30 pm - Artist presentation | Creativity and Consciousness: Is there such a thing as premonitory artwork?
Book | Leah’s Gift: A Story About Reframing Loss
In this autobiographical story, Norris journeys through the loss of her daughter as she illuminates her artworks - some of which were created before her daughter was born - that were mounted in an exhibition entitled, Leah’s Gift. Through her narrative and paintings, she tells how she navigated grief and learned to reframe her questions to find new purpose and meaning.
By sharing her experience and insight, people from all walks of life and places on the planet may be inspired to reframe the challenging questions they may be living with, leading them to make positive changes that benefit themselves and those they love. Read more.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
All guests must pre-register, no drop-ins will be permitted
Visitors must wear a mask at all times inside ECAH and during the session
Hand sanitizer will be provided upon entry
Guests are seated 6’ apart (unless they are in the same social pod)
We ask that all visitors to ECAH do their best to social distance at all times
Accessibility
This workshop deals with themes of grief, loss, infant death and other challenging issues. Should you find yourself in need of a quiet moment away from the group, we have designated a private place in the gallery.
There are two easy-access parking spots directly in front of 901 Esquimalt Road. Please leave these spots for those with mobility issues.
Our washroom can accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility device, and is gender-neutral.
There are no steps into the building.
Our doors are not currently automated - but this is a future project we’re working on.
If you have concerns about visiting, please contact us and we can arrange a walk-through with you.
ECAH is a welcoming place for people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We invite your direction on how we can best accommodate your individual needs and will work collaboratively to ensure ECAH is an accessible space.