Ukrainian Voice: A Legacy Mosaic
For more than a century, Ukrainian language press and publishing houses in Canada have contributed to our culture's global richness and stability. Trident Press (1910-2018) was one of Canada's first and longest-lasting Ukrainian/English publishers in Canada. Its weekly publication 鈥淭he Ukrainian Voice鈥� was distributed across Canada, with many news articles and photographic contributions coming from Alberta.
In 2018, Trident Press closed its doors, and over 5,000 printing blocks dating back over 100 years were destined for a dumpster. These blocks were salvaged by Canadian artist Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, who then assembled a creative team to help research, restore, and create Ukrainian Voice: A Legacy Mosaic 鈥� a public installation that pays tribute to the history of Ukrainian print culture and photojournalism in Canada.
Each of the 2,674 printing blocks is an image that previously accompanied a newspaper story, almanac article, or chapter in a book. The creators of the original blocks were skilled technicians who used fir, oak, walnut, or spruce as the wooden backing for a photograph etched onto a metal plate. They worked with writers and layout artists to bring the text to life. Their dedication to keeping the community informed became a foundational contribution to Canadian multicultural identity.
RAM is honoured to be the first institution to host this mosaic on its journey across Canada. From April 2 鈥� June 22, visit Ukrainian Voice: A Legacy Mosaic on the main floor of the RAM lobby, beside the entrance to the Human History Hall. Note: this Mosaic is located past the paid admission point.
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For more than a century, Ukrainian language press and publishing houses in Canada have contributed to our culture's global richness and stability. Trident Press (1910-2018) was one of Canada's first and longest-lasting Ukrainian/English publishers in Canada. Its weekly publication 鈥淭he Ukrainian Voice鈥� was distributed across Canada, with many news articles and photographic contributions coming from Alberta.
In 2018, Trident Press closed its doors, and over 5,000 printing blocks dating back over 100 years were destined for a dumpster. These blocks were salvaged by Canadian artist Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, who then assembled a creative team to help research, restore, and create Ukrainian Voice: A Legacy Mosaic 鈥� a public installation that pays tribute to the history of Ukrainian print culture and photojournalism in Canada.
Each of the 2,674 printing blocks is an image that previously accompanied a newspaper story, almanac article, or chapter in a book. The creators of the original blocks were skilled technicians who used fir, oak, walnut, or spruce as the wooden backing for a photograph etched onto a metal plate. They worked with writers and layout artists to bring the text to life. Their dedication to keeping the community informed became a foundational contribution to Canadian multicultural identity.
RAM is honoured to be the first institution to host this mosaic on its journey across Canada. From April 2 鈥� June 22, visit Ukrainian Voice: A Legacy Mosaic on the main floor of the RAM lobby, beside the entrance to the Human History Hall. Note: this Mosaic is located past the paid admission point.
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