Chantal Solomon's ancestors began to arrive in “Beautiful British Columbia” in 1925 via Eastern Turtle Island, Europe & Africa. She was born in Vancouver BC through city life was not her calling. She roamed many mountains, gardens & coastlines with a curiosity for the old ways of the land. Along the way, she dedicated her life to learning about the communication between inner dreams, perception, people & the land.
Chantal's creative drive is influenced by her work with plants, listening to the stories of her communities and a commitment to regenerative practices that celebrate age-old techniques while utilizing the best of modern technology. In showcasing various aspects of the land she hopes to highlight the beauty that is naturally present and holds space for reflection on how we engage with it. Chantal is fascinated by the temporary nature of all things and the human drive to capture & preserve beauty at all costs.
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Her vision is to create opportunities for communities experience nature-based living, collaboration & systems of support. She is deeply influenced by her mixed heritage and her ancestors' traditional Land-based lifestyles. Chantal has dedicated her time to learning & working in the fields of Herbal Medicine, Food Security, Special Education & Visual Arts. She believes creativity is the most important asset one can develop and that it is our collective responsibility to create with the notion that our ripples will carry forward to generations beyond our lifetime.
Chantal is a creative facilitator that shares her passion for plant knowledge in various capacities with all ages, abilities & orientations. Her facilitation philosophy has been inspired by Metis culture, inquiry-based learning & Reggio Emilia. In 2016 Chantal founded Heart Seeds Creative. Where she produces a variety of nature-inspired creations, curriculum & experiences. She is currently is based in Victoria BC, Canada.
Art Training
2018- present
University of Victoria, Fine Arts: Visual Arts, Self-Employment Co-op
2021
Waichay Studio Screen The World Screenprinting for Entrepreneurs
2014-2018
Waichay Studio Aboriginal Multi-Media Internship: Screen printing
2013
Comox Valley Art Gallery Film Making Internship
2012
Intersections Media: Film Making Internship
Awards
2020 Storyhive Visual Podcast Grant
2011
1st place, Film: Local Food For Thought, SustainABILITY' Expo Film Exhibition, Richmond Museum
Exhibitions
Solo
2021 Mixed media Solo exhibition: Cast Back & Forth, ARC Hive, Victoria BC
2017
Mixed Media, "Artist’s Spotlight: Chantal Solomon", Cornerstone Taphouse, Courtenay, BC
2016
Installation: “Fairy Fort”, Diversity Music Festival, Texada Island, BC
Group
2022 “Creative Nectar” Screen Print, group exhibition: Assemblage: ARC Hive, Victoria BC
2022 “Creative Nectar” Screenprint, group exhibition: with Love, University of Victoria BC
2021 “Spaces Between” mixed media, group Exhibition: to gather again, ARC Hive, Victoria BC
2020
Mixed media on canvas "Hidden Juncture", #representationmatters, Esquimalt Community Arts Hub Victoria, BC
2017
Screen Print, Shared Histories: A Canada-South Africa Co-production Public Screening & Exhibition, Courtenay Museum & Archives, Courtenay, BC
2015
Screen Print "Queneesh", Hands of the Next Generation, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay, BC
2013
Film "Walking the Vision", Illuminate, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay, BC
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Film "Hidden Memories", Forest Fairy Project: Corrie Alice Gallery, Cumberland, BC
2011
Film: "Local Food For Thought", SustainABILITY' Expo, Awarded 1st place, Richmond Museum, Richmond, BC