Visual Arts

Critiques art exhibition mounted to celebrate the creation of new territory of Nunavut in terms of whether it accurately represented the Inuit, or was just a reflection of southern views about their art.

Book review of Irene Avaalaaqiaq by Judith Nasby. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 38.

Book review of: Irene Avaalaaqiaq by Judith Nasby.

Article analyzes the narrative presented on the Homeland Security t-shirt [Graphic tee which has the words “Homeland Security” emblazoned above an image of Geronimo with three fellow Apache warriors and the words “Fighting Terrorism since 1492” located below the photograph]. Discusses how this narrative forms a rhetoric of critique and resistance.

Uses a fictitious student's art class experience in a post-secondary institution as the starting point for a discussion of the themes found in the work of Shelley Niro and Jolene Rickard.

Focuses on how the figure of the cowboy has influenced concepts of Aboriginal masculine identity and various responses from the artistic community.

Discusses the National Gallery of Canada's attitude towards acquiring and displaying Inuit art. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.

Discusses contemporary art meant for the commercial market.

History in Art Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Victoria, 2013.

Art Thesis (M.A.), Concordia University, 2010. Discusses works by James Luna, Terrance Houle, and Kent Monkman.

Argues "that Luna's performances comment not only upon western preconceptions of Native Americans, but also upon the ways that Native Americans have historically reasserted their agency by manipulating such expectations, staging themselves to fit the stereotype."

Conversation with the artist who is drawing attention to the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes against Aboriginal women with her outdoor art project. Duration: 31:21.

Podcast of interview with the visual artist about her installation piece, which is meant to draw attention to the issue of murdered and missing Aboriginal women in Canada. Duration: 31:21.

Review of the exhibition Linguistic Secrets.

Focuses on the artist's collage work. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 8.

Contains links to music, acting, puppetry, gallery, downloads, links and upcoming appearances of this Métis artist.

Looks at the work Decolonizing Settler Legacies: Indigenous New Media Art in Canadian Cities, which focuses on Indigenous new media art practices in urban space. Duration: 28:51.

Discusses the artist's work with particular reference to an exhibition mounted at the Artist's Institute in New York.

Artist, poet and essayist discusses environmentalism, political activism, internal tribal issues, history and art.

Overview of the Cherokee artist, writer, poet and performance artist 's work and inspirations.

Speaker provides overview of his work and artistic practice. Duration: 01:06:46.

Discusses ceramics created by the artist. Excerpt from An Open Book: A Catalogue of Artworks from the Surrey Art Gallery's Permanent Collection.

Website for an exhibition at the Glenbow and Galt Museums in Alberta. Contains links to lessons plans, photographs, and information about the shirts.

Review of the exhibition Cyborg Living

Reflection paper from the National Gathering on Aboriginal Artistic Expression.

Discusses why the artist's work is more prominent than any of the others from the Cape Dorset West Baffin Studio Collective and is held in such high esteem.

Poitras, once labeled an angry artist, believes anger is foreign to Indigenous philosophies and traditions, instead dictates forgiveness. Her works have display evils done to First Nations people by the church, Western materialism, residential schools and alcohol, but her own worldview is that trials and suffering lead to redemption.

Guide to be used in conjunction with the National Museum of Natural History's online exhibit.

Book review of: Land, Spirit, Power by Diana Nemiroff, Robert Houle, Charlotte Townsend-Gault.

Book review of: The Land We Are edited by Gabrielle L'Hirondelle Hill, Sophie McCall.

Brief review of three exhibits featuring works by Aboriginal artists who use new media in their artistic works.

Looks at an artistic work that uses performance, sculpture, installation and video.

Adult Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 2008.

Site provides biographical sketches and links to other sites offering Canadian First Nations authors.

Reviews six books about Inuit art: Celebrating Inuit Art, 1948-1970 by Maria von Finckentein Inuit Art/An Introduction by Ingo Hessel. Histoires de l’Art des Inuits du Québec by Michel Nöel and Jean Chaumely. Le Refus de l’Oubli: Femmes-Sculptures du Nunavik by Céline Saucier. The Inuit Imagination: Arctic Myth and Sculpture by Harold Seidelman and James Turner. Sculpture of the Inuit by George Winton. Reviews in French.

Written to accompany the virtual exhibit Bob Boyer: His Life's Work.

Virtual exhibit covering history of ranching life, community stories including Wood Mountain biographies and transition to rodeo.

Artist explains the background of his works, the title of his exhibition, and the connection to Coast Salish culture and designs. Duration: 24:33.

Folklore and Ethnomusicology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Indiana University, 2011.

Comments on the few works by Inuit artists included in the over 550 ArtCOP21 events worldwide. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 20.

Describes a multi-media museum exhibit that includes photography as well as undergarments hanging from the ceiling.

Reviews the exhibition initiated by Aboriginals and mounted at the British Museum. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll down to appropriate page.

Looks at the works of several contemporary artists working in various mediums.