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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.
"Earth Voices"
In 1993, a photographic art collection - “A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest”, was created in the Carmanah Valley on Vancouver Island.
"Awaiting"
At that time, it was one of the largest remaining tracts of ancient
temperate rainforest on earth - today it is almost nonexistent.
"Patience"
“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.
"SOLACE"
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.
"Ancient Warrior"
In 2000, a second chapter was added to the exhibit tour, “Legends of Sgaang Gwaii ”from the land of
The Haida Nation.
"Solitude"
"Legends of Sgaang Gwaii"
had its world premiere at the Royal BC Museum
Victoria BC June - August 2000.
"Voices of the Land"
The spiritual and cultural significance of
“Legends of Sgaang Gwaii” collection was recognized
and endorsed by Gidansda Guujaaw.
Artist with "Legends" print.
"Journey"
For Those Who Shall Inherit The Earth
Remember Carmanah Valley
"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" was shown
(from 1993 to 2002) to over one hundred thousand Canadians
during numerous individual exhibits across the country.
Daughter of artist - Barbara at Pantages Theatre in Winnipeg, 1994.
Set of 15 prints from the collection from "A Journey into the
Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest" was donated to the City
of Winnipeg by Bill & Shirley Loewen.
Strategic
Supporters, Partners and Contributors
1993 - 2002
Bill & Shirley Loewen Foundation
ADI Designworks
Kathleen M. Richardson Foundation
Dick Toews
Independent Photo
The Fort Garry Hotel
Acuity Mutual Fund
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
Artist with "Earth Voices"
Epic art photographic exhibit and cinematic series merging
the transcedental beauty of nature and its rejuvenating
power to calm and heal!
Learn more about "Earth Voices" Project
TECHNICAL 1993 - 2000
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
"A Journey into the Spirits of the Ancient Rainforest"
© Copyright by Marek Julian Zaleski 1993 - 2025
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