The Polygon is pleased to announce the appointment of Serena Steel as the Gallery’s TD Curatorial Fellow.

Serena Steel is a Secwépemc interdisciplinary artist from Simpcw First Nation whose practice takes the form of beadwork, sculpture, and storytelling. Her work revolves around acts of care, reciprocity, and belonging. Steel currently works on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. She holds a BFA in Critical and Cultural Practice from Emily Carr University with a minor in Social Practice and Community Engagement.

The TD Curatorial Fellow works on the curatorial team in support of its exhibition program. The position is made possible with the support of TD Bank Group through its corporate citizenship platform The Ready Commitment, which is helping to amplify diverse voices within cultural organisations.