Water's nature lies in its ability to flow continuously. An essential part of human life, bodies of water have been used as a metaphor for metamorphosis, spiritual connection, renewal, sacred rituals, birth, violence, inspiration, or even death.

A pivotal element in human history, too many people still view water simply as a resource when in fact it is a way of life for coastal and riverside regions, and  it is a cultural expression for indigenous people both inland and near the sea. Water is an intrinsic part of human and cultural development. In many cultures around the globe, this natural element has been portrayed as the cycle of life. Connecting the environment, culture, people, politics, and belief systems, and representing the primary source of life as we know it. For the Canadian Atlantic Provinces, this element is present in the daily life of its artists, individuals and communities, indigenous, and settlers alike.

HERE + NOW Connecting Culture + Landscape through Water  presents the evocative properties of  water through the lenses of 18 emerging and established artists taking the viewer through a journey beyond time and space. This exhibition connects two sides of the Atlantic Ocean acknowledging the link between Canada and the United Kingdom, aiming to shed a light on the past and looking towards a better, more understanding, future built on the fresh connection between the artists presented. The exhibit reflects  the atmosphere of a region that has the deepest respect to the original people of Turtle Island and draws a distinctive quality of Canadian Art and its people to the international viewers.

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