January 16th 2025

Doors Open: 5pm   -   Ceremony Begins: 6pm

The Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) cordially invites you to join us for the opening ceremony of the upcoming exhibition at the Midland Cultural Centre Gallery of Indigenous Art, "He Carries Fire" - An Exhibition by Tsista Kennedy. This exhibition will be featured in the Gallery from Jan 16th, 2025 to March 1st, 2025.

Born in the fall of 2001, Tehatsistahawi (Tsista) Kennedy is a Turtle Clan Anishinaabe and Onyota’a:aka artist belonging to Beausoleil First Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. He is a self-taught artist, and often creates his work digitally.

Tsista’s variation of woodland style can be recognized by semi-bold black lines, intricate patterns, and vibrant colors; all of which work together to make the artwork flow elegantly across the canvas.

Tsista Kennedy’s artwork isn’t solely rooted in the traditional aspects of his identity, nor his contemporary perspectives; it’s a merging of the two. With his personal experiences and stories thrown into the mix, combining these two perspectives provides the inspiration behind some of Tsista Kennedy’s artwork today. Being a frequent daydreamer however, many of his best art pieces simply begin as an image or idea popping up in his head.

We hope you will join us in celebrating the opening of this exquisite exhibition.