[image courtesy of Frankie McDonald]

Originally posted on ECU News + Events

A new animated video by artist Frankie McDonald invites audiences to explore the relationship between colonialism and the urgent environmental issues of our time through the story of a young girl and a magical salmon.

Titled Láwa7, the video is currently playing on the outdoor Urban Screen at Emily Carr University (ECU) as part of the City of Vancouver’s Public Art Program, curated and presented by the Libby Leshgold Gallery.

Láwa7 uses computer animation to bring traditional Northwest Coast formline artwork into a 3D environment. The fantastical characters, compelling narrative and gorgeous visuals provide an accessible way to engage young people and families in conversations about conservation and Indigenous storytelling.

Read the full article on the ECU News + Events page.