The selection serves to challenge the myth that PNIAI members participated in a unified “Woodland style,” as well, to substantiate the avant-gardism of the Group. Significant works by each member are showcased demonstrating their distinctive styles and experimentations. 1948) formed this influential and historical group.ĭrawing on both private and public collections the exhibition brings together 120 works including those featured in formative exhibitions of the Group along with a number of recently uncovered masterworks of the period that have not been publicly accessible for quite some time. Gathering informally at first in the early 1970s, Jackson Beardy (1944-1984), Eddy Cobiness (1933-1996), Alex Janvier (b. This Group of Seven was a ground-breaking cultural and political entity that self-organized to demand recognition as professional, contemporary artists, to challenge old constructs, and to stimulate a new way of thinking about contemporary First Nations people, their lives and art. Saturday, Septemat 2:00 pm | Free AdmissionĪ discussion with artists Alex Janvier and Joseph Sanchez, along with the exhibition curator, Michelle LaVallee.ħ offers diverse audiences from the many nations across Canada an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate and engage with the work by one of Canada’s most important early artist alliances-the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporated (PNIAI). Special guests artists Alex Janvier and Joseph Sanchez, along with the exhibition curator Michelle LaVallee, were in attendance for the event.ġ9-year-old Jackson Beardy III, grandson of the late Jackson Beardy, performed a hoop dance and drum performance.Ī Conversation with Alex Janvier and Joseph Sanchez 7: Professional Native Indian Artists Inc.įriday, Septemat 7:30 pm | Free Admission | Cash Bar
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