INDG 2350
"This course provides an introduction to both traditional and contemporary forms of Indigenous creative and cultural practices, with a focus on the concepts, theory, and processes of contemporary Indigenous Art in North America. Topics include: assertions of Indigenous identity, truth and reconciliation, the colonial context in Canada, and connections to the land. Students will consider the critical intent of their work as it relates to current affairs and important cultural, social, and political issues." (University of Lethbridge)
Origin Stories
My origin story revolves around sports. More specifically competitive swimming and fencing as they have been the greatest and longest influence on my life.
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The challenge for this project was only using found objects. Luckily I already had an epee blade, carboard tube, plaster, and paint I could use. The sticks and were found outside while on a nature walk with my class.
Truth & Reconciliation
This project was made in response to reading the Truth and Reconciliation act. The Education section stuck out the most to me; it was made with respect to the hundreds of children's remains found over the Summer of 2021 at the sites of Residential Schools.
The apple is a recognized symbol of school across Canada but you do not see the messy history without looking behind the front.
I took inspiration from Joane Cardinal-Schubert’s exhibit The Lesson for this art piece
Victoria Lasalle, Apple, 2021. [Wood, yarn, acrylic paint]
Transference of Knowledge
This project was made with the ideas of Mootookakio’ssin in mind.
Mine revolved around knowledge transference such as family recipes being passed around. Mine was my grandmothers sugar cookie recipe that my immediate family once thought was lost but, a great aunt had it.