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Intersection of art and science in new exhibit at Ottawa Art Gallery

CBC News · 11 days ago
CBC News
CBC News
11 days ago

Faith Fyles: In Full Bloom celebrates a pioneer for women in the arts and science. It runs all summer at the Ottawa Art Gallery. CBC’s Sandra Abma paid it a visit.

Breakdown
  • Faith Files was the first woman hired by the Canadian government in science (1910-1911) 34s
  • Files created detailed botanical illustrations for the Department of Agriculture 1m 1s
  • The exhibit features contemporary female artists inspired by nature and Files' legacy 1m 29s
  • Deborah Margot's silk pieces use handmade dyes from wild plants in honor of Files 1m 52s
  • "Faith Files in Full Bloom" runs through the summer at the Ottawa Art Gallery 2m 29s
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