I was able to catch the
David Blackwood exhibit at the
AGO a few months back and it was amazing. He captures the small town maritime life I always pictured Canada would have. He makes me want to travel to Newfoundland right this minute.
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| Fire Down On The Labrador |
Probably my favourite of the bunch. It's very Moby Dick-ish.
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| Visitation On Braggs Island |
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| Young Mummer from Wesleyville | | | |
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All these people with veils are mummers.
Mummering is one of the oldest customs in Newfoundland that date back to their early English and Irish settlers. It's a little unnerving, but still so interesting nonetheless.
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