By Amy Romer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter During the Potlatch Ban, c?i?aa?at? (Tseshaht) artist George Clutesi would give his paintings to relatives as a way to ensure they stayed in community. Many of his paintings remained with family on “Vancouver Island,” but for the first time, a collection is premiering on the mainland in downtown “Vancouver.” As you enter the Bill Reid Gallery, a jumble of frames of every size and colour contour the walls, each guarding a sacred story told in bold Nuu-chah-nulth style. Combined, a bigger story is revealed, that of protection, will, and generosity. “?a?a??ap / ?aap?ii / ?c?ik / ?aa?aksuq? / ?ii?mis?ap” is a retrospective exhibition of 45 works of the prolific artist, writer and trailblazer. Walking through the exhibition, paintings, drawings, books, and new works…
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