Sam Waller Museum has done an excellent job showcasing some extremely talented artists, especially local ones. Their most recent exhibit features work done by local artist Shauna Ponask. Ponask’s work has been on display throughout Manitoba at various points and over the past few years, she has been featured in some prominent art showcases in Winnipeg.
“This is my first exhibit at the Sam Waller Museum,” said Ponask. “I was asked to create an exhibit by a previous curator, which I happily agreed to.
“The title of the exhibit is Journey Home. I wanted to tell the story of how I started sewing and creating, which all started four years ago when my husband was battling cancer in Winnipeg. I created my first pair of mukluks beside him at the Health Sciences Centre. I found it to be a form of healing and comfort during a very difficult time.