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Six Nations Sculpture Unveiling

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
6:30PM
Free to attend

Station Gallery Unveils Three Six Nations Sculptures Entering Permanent Collection
Whitby, ON — Station Gallery will publicly unveil three newly donated sculptures by Six Nations
artists Gene Thomas and Travis Thomas on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Station Gallery. The
unveiling marks an important addition to the Gallery’s Permanent Collection and a meaningful
investment in Indigenous art and cultural representation.

The works were generously donated by Theagarajan (Raj) Mosur and formally transferred to Station
Gallery in December 2025. The donation strengthens the Gallery’s commitment to collecting and
preserving contemporary Indigenous art while ensuring long-term public access for the community.
This acquisition supports Station Gallery’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous artists and aligns
with the Gallery’s efforts toward reconciliation through representation, relationship-building, and
the stewardship of Indigenous cultural work within the Permanent Collection.
Carved in stone and steatite, the sculptures reflect Haudenosaunee cultural imagery and
storytelling traditions — including wampum symbolism, figures, and ceremonial references —
representing a significant contribution to the Gallery’s growing collection of Indigenous work.

The newly acquired works include:

  • Gene Thomas — Untitled (Broken Nose, Two Rows of Wampum, Earth Turtle, Blower)
    Steatite sculpture exploring Haudenosaunee symbolic imagery.
  • Gene Thomas — Untitled (Broken Nose, Wampum Belt, Hand)
    Steatite sculpture referencing wampum and cultural storytelling.
  • Travis Thomas — Untitled (Eagle, Broken Nose, Medicine Man, Wampum Belt)
    Stone sculpture incorporating eagle and ceremonial imagery.

The public unveiling event will offer visitors an opportunity to experience the works in person and
learn more about the artists and the significance of the donation to Station Gallery’s Permanent
Collection

“Permanent collections are about legacy – what we choose to preserve, share, and make
accessible to future generations,” said Natasha Downes, Executive Director, Station Gallery. “This
donation allows us to deepen representation of Indigenous artists within our collection while
ensuring these works remain publicly accessible in our community.”

Image: Gene Thomas — Untitled (Broken Nose, Two Rows of Wampum, Earth Turtle, Blower)