Transit Through Time

West Wing Collection

Co-curated with MakeRoom Inc

– Sponsored by TD

Black communities and cultures seep into the fabric of every place they occupy.

They create space for themselves and craft stories that inspire the world around them. Culture is not static; it is always evolving, taking the old and making it new again. Black cultures have a transformative power, influencing every generation by honouring the histories that they are building upon. What does culture mean to you? How do you honour the past? This collection encourages you to explore the connections between the past and present, and the traditions that have shaped culture through time.

More than a space that Canadians transit through, Union Station is also a space-maker for culture and art, and a role model in community investment for accessible public art. Union’s relationship with MakeRoom Inc was born out of a shared mission to create spaces for local artists that are inclusive, diverse, and equitable.

Gélédé Queens

Digital Photography & Sculpture

Gélédé Queens pays homage to the sacred Gélédé tradition, blending documentary, performance, and photography to honour the Ìyàmi (Oracle) and the esteemed elderly women of West Africa. It highlights the fluidity of gender expressions in Yoruba culture and mythology, challenging the rigid gender categories imposed by colonialism on African traditions. Rooted in Yoruba spirituality, the work reclaims indigenous identities and practices suppressed since the transatlantic slave trade.

Photographed in a colonial home, the imagery reclaims spaces once symbolic of oppression, transforming them into sites of resilience and cultural pride. It stands as both a reclamation of heritage and a celebration of the strength and creativity of the African diaspora. Through its exploration of gender, spirituality, and history, this project invites viewers to reflect on the power of the past and present coming together.

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