Artist flags mark SAAG's 50th anniversary at Indian Battle Park
Three flags inspired by native prairie plants are flying in Lethbridge's river valley as part of a gallery exhibition marking a milestone anniversary.
Why it matters
The exhibition connects Lethbridge's public spaces to its arts community while marking a significant milestone for the Southern Alberta Art Gallery.
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is marking its 50th anniversary with a four-part exhibition called Asterisms, and the current installment features three flags on display at Indian Battle Park in Lethbridge's river valley.
The flags were created using yarrow, Blue Grama grass, and Showy Milkweed, plants drawn from the local landscape. SAAG executive director Su Ying Strang said the artists behind the series spent time last summer exploring sites including the Helen Schuler Nature Centre and the Oldman River, observing local flora such as cottonwoods and showy milkweed before creating the work.
The flags are part of a series made by four pairs of artists who visited several sites in the region as inspiration for the project. The display at Indian Battle Park will remain up until October 31st.
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