Grace One

Displayed at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Part of "Grace" (2006)- a series of 14 colour photographs of Indigenous individuals hiding their faces behind their hands, first with their palms held to their eyes and next with their palms facing outward. These are meant to be ambiguous. The individuals may be asking for blessings, giving thanks, denying consent or refusing advice. The viewer's own biases and responses are meant to determine their meaning.

Large coloured photograph adhered to black foam board. Image depicts a woman from the shoulders up, in front of a black background. Her hands are in front of her face, palms facing out and thumbs crossed. Her shoulders are bare and her long, dark brown hair hangs straight down.