The exhibition features three series created between 2020 and 2025. Transcendence is a meditation on the process of becoming and the infinite possibilities awakened through guided intuition and imagination. S'íwes te Tém:éxw (Teachings of the Earth) explores Indigenous science through the geometric forms found in flowers and plants, revealing intricate patterns in the earth. Fusion of Traditions brings storytelling and spiritual practice together with contemporary beadwork, connecting past, present, and future generations.

“Through my hands, guided by spirit, I create beadwork as a living connection to my Ancestors,” says Zilinski. “These tapestries unite two cultures, preserve stories and language, and offer a lens for understanding life’s unpredictability.”

Visitors can participate in Transcendence Ripple Wall: a participatory paper installation exploring pattern and intuition alongside the exhibition.

Join us for a special artist talk and reception with Speplól Tanya Zilinski on Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Gallery@501 (#120, 501 Festival Avenue). This event and admission to the gallery are free.

For more information, visit strathcona.ca/ArtGallery.