Seven authors bear witness to the political stakes and artistic problems underlining the de-folkl... more Seven authors bear witness to the political stakes and artistic problems underlining the de-folklorization of Native art. Includes a history of Native art since 1960, a discussion of the links between Native politics and contemporary art in the works of the 43 participants, an analysis of interactions between contemporary Native and Quebecois art, a consideration of traditional Native philosophies, and an account of the socio-economic factors tied to contemporary Inuit art. With an afterword by Robert Houle on self-determination and artists' statements. Biographical notes. 40 bibl. ref.
This thesis presents a self-reflection on personal narratives and artistic production that focuse... more This thesis presents a self-reflection on personal narratives and artistic production that focuses upon the clash of North American settlement and colonialism on Indigenous identity and creative production. The prevalence of the post-contact image of the “Imaginary Indian” within popular culture and mass media illustrates the evolving trajectory of impact upon Indigenous identity as posited by western theorists Frantz Fanon, and Indigenous philosophers Vine Deloria Jr., Leroy Little Bear, Anne Waters, and Marie Battiste. My studio work investigates the iconic Indian Head Test Pattern, the Baird Tartan and the Cree Star Blanket. Through their deconstruction and reconstruction, I question and redefine personal cultural markers central to the formation of my identity and my art practice. Symbols, patterns and colours coalesce to disrupt stereotypical perceptions of my mixed-race ancestry while digital technologies are utilized toward engaging a synthesis. Within these interventions, a ...
Podedworny describes the formal and political aspects of Baird's work and its references to N... more Podedworny describes the formal and political aspects of Baird's work and its references to Navajo, Cree and Euro-Canadian histories. Artist's statement. Biographical notes. 19 bibl. ref.
Seven authors bear witness to the political stakes and artistic problems underlining the de-folkl... more Seven authors bear witness to the political stakes and artistic problems underlining the de-folklorization of Native art. Includes a history of Native art since 1960, a discussion of the links between Native politics and contemporary art in the works of the 43 participants, an analysis of interactions between contemporary Native and Quebecois art, a consideration of traditional Native philosophies, and an account of the socio-economic factors tied to contemporary Inuit art. With an afterword by Robert Houle on self-determination and artists' statements. Biographical notes. 40 bibl. ref.
This thesis presents a self-reflection on personal narratives and artistic production that focuse... more This thesis presents a self-reflection on personal narratives and artistic production that focuses upon the clash of North American settlement and colonialism on Indigenous identity and creative production. The prevalence of the post-contact image of the “Imaginary Indian” within popular culture and mass media illustrates the evolving trajectory of impact upon Indigenous identity as posited by western theorists Frantz Fanon, and Indigenous philosophers Vine Deloria Jr., Leroy Little Bear, Anne Waters, and Marie Battiste. My studio work investigates the iconic Indian Head Test Pattern, the Baird Tartan and the Cree Star Blanket. Through their deconstruction and reconstruction, I question and redefine personal cultural markers central to the formation of my identity and my art practice. Symbols, patterns and colours coalesce to disrupt stereotypical perceptions of my mixed-race ancestry while digital technologies are utilized toward engaging a synthesis. Within these interventions, a ...
Podedworny describes the formal and political aspects of Baird's work and its references to N... more Podedworny describes the formal and political aspects of Baird's work and its references to Navajo, Cree and Euro-Canadian histories. Artist's statement. Biographical notes. 19 bibl. ref.
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