Terrance Houle: GIVN'R - Softcover

Kiendl, Anthony; Chhangur, Emelie; Hill, Richard William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0921381387 ISBN 13: 9780921381389

Publisher: ABC Art Books Canada Distribution, 2012

Synopsis

This publication accompanies Terrence Houle's first major solo exhibition, an installation inspired by his own father's experiences. Houle's father grew up on the Sandy Bay Reservation in Manitoba, attended Residential School, before spending the rest of his time learning the traditions of the Salteaux (Ojibway) First Nations People. Joining the Canadian Armed Forces at a time when Aboriginal men were rare in the service, he traveled around the world, writing to his mother weekly. Offering insight into a young Native man's journey and relationship with his Ojibway mother, this work speaks of home, connection, place, and time. The term Give'r is particular to rural areas and means 1.) to work very hard. 2.) to get wasted and rock as hard as possible. 3.) To finish a job or task in an efficient and quick manner.

About this title

About the Author:

ABOUT THE ARTIST. Based in Calgary, Terrance Houle works in photography, painting, drawing, video, new media, performance and installation. His work has been featured at the National Gallery of Canada, MASS MoCA, and Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Fe.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC Art Books Canada Distribution
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0921381387
• ISBN 13: 9780921381389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 95