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SESSION INFO
What is the creative potential of language to create narratives that exist outside the book form?
In this second session of Hypercolour Futures, join artist Joi T. Arcand (Ottawa) for an artist talk and workshop exploring language and letterforms by transforming text into unique, wearable works of art.
Through processes of editing, deconstructing, and recomposing letters and words, participants will delve into how language holds meaning—visually and symbolically—and how it can be reshaped through jewelry design. The session invites participants to think critically about text as material, experimenting with typographic elements and cultural narratives to create personal adornments that speak beyond the page.
Joi will also speak about her practice as a contemporary artist and designer, and her interest in Indigenous language revitalization
REQUIRED MATERIALS
All materials will be provided at the session.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
All are welcome. No experience is necessary and all levels of creativity are welcome.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Joi T. Arcand is an artist from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Treaty 6 Territory, currently residing in Ottawa, Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with Great Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2006. In 2018, Arcand was shortlisted for the prestigious Sobey Art Award.
Her practice includes installation, photography and design and is characterized by a visionary and subversive reclamation and indigenization of public spaces through the use of Cree language and syllabics.
Recent solo exhibitions include Central Art Garage (Ottawa, ON); College Art Galleries (Saskatoon, SK); ODD Gallery (Dawson City, Yukon); Mendel Art Gallery (Saskatoon); Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Saskatoon); Dunlop Art Gallery (Regina). Her work has been included in numerous group exhibitions, including Àbadakone at the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa, ON) and INSURGENCE/RESURGENCE at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Arcand has been artist-in-residence at Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Saskatoon); OCAD University (Toronto); Plug-In Institute of Contemporary Art (Winnipeg); the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity; and Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (Dawson City, Yukon); and Harbourfront Centre (Toronto).
She was the co-founder of the Red Shift Gallery, a contemporary Indigenous art gallery in Saskatoon. She was founder and editor of the Indigenous art magazine, kimiwan (2012-2014). She has curated various exhibitions including Language of Puncture at Gallery 101 (Ottawa, 2017), nākatēyimisowin an outdoor mural exhibition in Ottawa. In her role as Director of SAW Gallery’s Nordic Lab she curated The Travellers (Supermarket Art Fair, Stockholm, Sweden, 2018). She recently graduated from University nuhelotʼįne thaiyotsʼį nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills and is a member of the art and curatorial collective: Wolf Babe.
SESSION FEE
To make this session as accessible as possible and to increase opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the arts, we're offering different options of participation fees. The amount you choose to pay goes to our facilitators, operating the space as well as future residencies and summer school sessions.
Option 1: $75 CAD (General)
Option 2: $50 CAD (Equity -Deserving Group)
We are offering a reduced rate for those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, Asian or racialized; or as a person with disabilities; or as two-spirit, transgender or gender non-conforming.
NEXT STEPS
After you register, you'll get an email confirming your payment and therefore your registration.
Look out for a second e-mail from us, approximately 3-5 days before the session, reminding you about the upcoming session + important preparation information (make sure to check your spam/junk folder). If you do not receive this second e-mail, don't hesitate to e-mail us indicating so.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
The use of a medical mask is strongly encouraged. Arts Court is a mask-friendly environment, and we ask everyone to respect each other’s decisions, comfort levels, and health needs.
ACCESSIBILITY
Possible Worlds is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. Wheelchair accessible entrances are located at at 67 Nicholas Street via SAW and 10 Daly Avenue via the Ottawa Art Gallery. The nearest elevator is located 30 metres from the 67 Nicholas Street entrance. All doors have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. Contact us to request more information about accessibility at our venue, or accommodations.
TERMS OF SERVICE AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Spots are non-refundable. By purchasing a spot or having someone purchase a spot for you, you also agree to our terms of service and cancellation policy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the City of Ottawa Equity and Inclusion in the Arts Fund for this project.