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~ Our Roots ~

"A Journey into the Spirits
of the Ancient Rainforest" Collection

For Those Who Shall Inherit The Earth

Remember Carmanah Valley

In 1991, artist Marek Julian Zaleski launched
"The Earth Gallery" in Winnipeg to share and preserve
the unspoken beauty of the natural heritage of Canadian Land.

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In 1993, a photographic art collection - “A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest”, was created in the Carmanah Valley on Vancouver Island.

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At that time, it was one of the largest remaining tracts of ancient
temperate rainforest on earth - today it is almost nonexistent.

“A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest” was premiered
in June 1993 at the Canadian Pacific Waterfront Centre in Vancouver,
then exhibited at Eaton Centre in Victoria.

Over the next ten years, the collection was exhibited across the country at museums, galleries, theatres, universities, national and international events, and major business centers including TD Centre in Toronto in 1995.

In 2000, a second chapter was added to the exhibit tour, “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii ”from the land of
The Haida Nation.

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"Legends of Sgaang Gwaii"
had its world premiere at the Royal BC Museum
Victoria BC June - August 2000.

The spiritual and cultural significance of
“Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” collection was recognized
and endorsed by Gidansda Guujaaw.

Artist with "Legends" print.

"Journey"

Daughter of artist - Barbara at Pantages Theatre in Winnipeg, 1994.

A collection of 15 museum prints from "A Journey into the
Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" was donated to the City
of Winnipeg by Bill & Shirley Loewen in 1994.

Strategic Supporters, Partners
and Contributors
1993 - 2002

Bill Loewen

Bill & Shirley Loewen Foundation

Richard Walls

ADI Designworks

Kathleen M. Richardson

Kathleen M. Richardson Foundation

Dick Toews

Independent Photo

Ida & Rick Albo

The Fort Garry Hotel

Ian O. Ihnatowycz

Acuity Mutual Fund

Vicky Husband

Sierra BC Victoria

Michael Mayzel

DayMen Photo Marketing

Bill Ballan

Heritage Canada

Jean-Louis Hébert

Sharon Chow & Bo Martin

Lynn M. Jackson

Robert P. Vickerstaff

Brian Wills

Axa Pacific Insurance

Hans Ohlig

Amplis Foto

Gwaii Haanas Guest House

Eco-Trust Canada

Scheufelen North America, Inc.

The Prolific Group

KLM

Ilford

BOM

CIBC

UNESCO

Office in Europe

Venice Italy

"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest"
and “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” are inspiration and part of:

EARTH VOICES
The Healing Journey
2025 - 2030
Project in Progress

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Artist with "Earth Voices"

TECHNICAL INFO
Equipment and materials used in the creation of
"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" in 1993
and “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” collections in 2000.

Camera: Horseman 45 FA
Provided by Richard Walls - ADI Designworks in 1992
Schneider Super Angulon 90mmF/5.6
Rodenstock 135mm f5.6 Sironar
Provided by Dick Toews - Independent Photo in 1992
Mamiya 645 AF with 80mm f/2.8 & accessories
Provided by Michael Mayzel - Dayman Photo Marketing in 2000
Shneider , Manfroto and accessories
Provided by Hans Ohlig - Amplis Foto
Prints: Ilford Gallery FB
Provided by Ilford US
Plaubel Makina 67 Nikkor 80mm f/2.8
Film: Kodak Tmax 100: 4x5 sheet & 120 Roll
Process negative: Kodat HC 110 in JOBO tank

Limited Edition

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~ Our Roots ~

"A Journey into the Spirits
of the Ancient Rainforest" Collection

In 1991, artist Marek Julian Zaleski launched
"The Earth Gallery" in Winnipeg to share and preserve
the unspoken beauty of the natural heritage of Canadian Land.

In 1993, a photographic art collection - “A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest”, was created in the Carmanah Valley on Vancouver Island.

At that time, it was one of the largest remaining tracts of ancient
temperate rainforest on earth - today it is almost nonexistent.

“A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest” was premiered
in June 1993 at the Canadian Pacific Waterfront Centre in Vancouver,
then exhibited at Eaton Centre in Victoria.

Over the next ten years, the collection was exhibited across the country at museums, galleries, theatres, universities, national and international events, and major business centers including TD Centre in Toronto in 1995.

In 2000, a second chapter was added to the exhibit tour, “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii ”from the land of
The Haida Nation.

"Legends of Sgaang Gwaii"
had its world premiere at the Royal BC Museum
Victoria BC June - August 2000.

The spiritual and cultural significance of
“Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” collection was recognized
and endorsed by Gidansda Guujaaw.

Artist with "Legends" print.

"Journey"

Daughter of artist - Barbara at Pantages Theatre in Winnipeg, 1994.

A collection of 15 museum prints from "A Journey into the
Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" was donated to the City
of Winnipeg by Bill & Shirley Loewen in 1994.

Strategic Supporters, Partners
and Contributors
1993 - 2002

"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest"
and “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” are inspiration and part of:

EARTH VOICES
The Healing Journey
2025 - 2030
Project in Progress

Artist with "Earth Voices"

"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest"
© Copyright by Marek Julian Zaleski 1993 - 2025

~ Our Roots ~

"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" Collection

In 1991, artist Marek Julian Zaleski launched "The Earth Gallery" in Winnipeg to share and preserve the unspoken beauty of the natural heritage of Canadian Land.

In 1993, a photographic art collection - “A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest”, was created in the Carmanah Valley on Vancouver Island.

At that time, it was one of the largest remaining tracts of ancient temperate rainforest on earth - today it is almost nonexistent.

“A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest” was premiered in June 1993 at the Canadian Pacific Waterfront Centre in Vancouver, then exhibited at Eaton Centre in Victoria.

Over the next ten years, the collection was exhibited across the country at museums, galleries, theatres, universities, national and international events, and major business centers including TD Centre in Toronto in 1995.

In 2000, a second chapter was added to the exhibit tour, “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii ”from the land of The Haida Nation.

"Legends of Sgaang Gwaii" had its world premiere at the Royal BC Museum Victoria BC June - August 2000.

The spiritual and cultural significance of “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” collection was recognized and endorsed by Gidansda Guujaaw.

Artist with "Legends" print.

"Journey"

Daughter of artist - Barbara at Pantages Theatre in Winnipeg, 1994.

A collection of 15 museum prints from "A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" was donated to the City of Winnipeg by Bill & Shirley Loewen in 1994.

Strategic Supporters, Partners and Contributors 1993 - 2002

"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" and “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” are inspiration and part of: EARTH VOICES The Healing Journey 2025 - 2030 Project in Progress

Artist with "Earth Voices"

"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" © Copyright by Marek Julian Zaleski 1993 - 2025

"A Journey into the Spirits
of the Ancient Rainforest" Collection

In 1991, artist Marek Julian Zaleski launched
"The Earth Gallery" in Winnipeg to share and preserve
the unspoken beauty of the natural heritage of Canadian Land.

At that time, it was one of the largest remaining tracts of ancient
temperate rainforest on earth - today it is almost nonexistent.

“A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest” was premiered
in June 1993 at the Canadian Pacific Waterfront Centre in Vancouver,
then exhibited at Eaton Centre in Victoria.

In 2000, a second chapter was added to the exhibit tour, “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii ”from the land of
The Haida Nation.

"Legends of Sgaang Gwaii"
had its world premiere at the Royal BC Museum
Victoria BC June - August 2000.

The spiritual and cultural significance of
“Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” collection was recognized
and endorsed by Gidansda Guujaaw.

A collection of 15 museum prints from "A Journey into the
Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" was donated to the City
of Winnipeg by Bill & Shirley Loewen in 1994.

Strategic Supporters, Partners
and Contributors
1993 - 2002

"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest"
and “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” are inspiration and part of:

EARTH VOICES
The Healing Journey
2025 - 2030
Project in Progress

"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest"
© Copyright by Marek Julian Zaleski 1993 - 2025