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Multicultural Art Exhibition at the Lieutenant Governor’s House.

What do you think of when you think of home? Whether it is the home you left in a previous country, or your new home in New Brunswick, we want to see what home means to you. Home can be a place, a community, a person, an idea…

Series: The Trace of Life Left Behind 

Olka Art Collective 

Iran 

Acrylic on canvas

When an immigrant reaches their destination, culture and art are the most important things they carry. Carpet-weaving is an ancient art that has an important role in Iran’s culture. The paintings feature portions of ancient rug designs. The fish represents the haftseen table, a symbol of Persian New Year.