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Blaise Carrier-Chouinard
Blaise Carrier-Chouinard
November 20 - January 15, 2010
Carrier-Chouinard is more interested in the "singularization of foundational myths" than in things/objects themselves. He employs drawing, sculpture, installation and video to dissect histories, symbols and icons to address issues of dogma and cultural relevance. The results are a contribution to the mysticism and intrigue surrounding these archetypes.
For a 2008 exhibition at Centre Clark in Montréal, the artist borrowed numerous mannequins from the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré basilica, to create a large-scale pseudo-historical diorama complete with equal parts epic tragedy and ridiculous pomposity. The artist the depicted blindfolded explorers/conquerors and lumberjacks floating down constructed rivers of the Nouvelle-France.
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Related Projects:
- "...in a most dangerous manner"
- Art Work
- Co-Existing and Co-llaborating
- Work Party 118
- the nurse and the police officer
- Evocation/Presence
This project is a part of the SWAP Program.
The SPACES World Artists Program (SWAP) offers residencies to international, national and local artists who explore and experiment. SWAP supports artists in the creation, presentation and discussion of new work, while facilitating opportunities for them to collaborate with artists and audiences in Northeast Ohio.
