Events at OSA
- Sakahàn Artist Lectures and Workshops at OSA
Ingunn Utsi (Sámi artist – Norway): She is a sculptor whose work is very intuitive and combines found objects with paint, plastic and other elements. She will give a talk on her work and Sámi culture on Wednesday, May 22 at 12:00 noon.
The Ottawa School of Art is pleased to announce that Ingunn Utsi, a Samí artist from Norway, will be offering a unique workshop at the Ottawa School of Art on May 23 and 24. Ms Utsi is one of more than 80 indigenous artists from 16 countries taking part in the Sakahàn exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada (opening May 16). She will be working in the OSA sculpture studio and invites interested Ottawa area artists and art students to join her in the studio. Participants will be able to see how she develops her work and talk to her about the content and influences behind her work. The workshop will be a drop-in affair from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm* both days and is open to the public. It is free of charge.
* = Please note that the artist will take breaks for lunch, etc. and will not be in the sculpture studio the whole time.
Jeff Thomas (Urban Iroquois – US/Canada): Jeff Thomas defines himself as an Urban-Iroquois. He is a photographer, curator, and cultural theorist. His photographic practice re-contextualizes historical images of Aboriginal people. Thomas was the subject of a documentary film by Ali Kazimi entitled Shooting Indians in 1997. The following year he received the Canada Council for the Arts, "Duke & Duchess of York Prize in Photography". In 2003, he became a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art. He will give a lecture on Thursday, May 23 at 12:00 noon.
Sonny Assu (We Wai Kai – British Columbia): Sonny is Ligwilda’xw of the We Wai Kai First Nation. He graduated from Emily Carr University in 2002. He received the BC Creative Achievement Award in First Nations art in 2011 and was long-listed for the 10th Annual Sobey Art Award in 2012. His work has been accepted into the collections of the National Gallery of Canada, the Seattle Art Museum, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC and in various other public and private collections across Canada and the United States. He will present a talk at 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 30.
Ingunn Utsi (Sami artiste - Norvège): Elle est un sculpteur dont le travail est très intuitive et combine des objets trouvés de peinture, de plastique et d'autres éléments. Elle donnera une conférence sur son travail et la culture sami, le mercredi 22 mai à 12h00.
Jeff Thomas (Urbain Iroquois - US / Canada): Jeff Thomas se définit comme un Urban-Iroquois. Il est photographe, conservateur et théoricien culturel. Sa pratique photographique re-contextualise images historiques des peuples autochtones. Thomas a fait l'objet d'un film documentaire réalisé par Ali Kazimi intitulé Indiens tournage en 1997. L'année suivante, il a reçu le Conseil des Arts du Canada, «duc et de la duchesse d'York en photographie". En 2003, il devient membre de l'Académie royale des arts du Canada. Il donnera une conférence le jeudi 23 mai à 12h00.
Sonny Assu (We Wai Kai - Colombie-Britannique): Sonny est Ligwilda'xw de la Première nation We Wai Kai. Il est diplômé de l'Université Emily Carr en 2002. Il a reçu le Prix d'excellence créative Colombie-Britannique dans l'art des Premières Nations en 2011 et a longtemps été en lice pour la 10e édition annuelle de Sobey Art Award en 2012. Son travail a été accepté dans les collections du Musée des beaux-arts du Canada, le Seattle Art Museum, le Musée d'anthropologie de UBC et dans diverses autres collections publiques et privées au Canada et aux États-Unis. Il présentera une conférence à 12h00 le jeudi 30 mai (cette date et l'heure est encore à confirmer).
Presented in partnership with the National Gallery of Canada’s exhibition Sakahàn: International Indigenous Art
Presenté conjointement avec l’exposition Sakahàn: Art indigène international du Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
- Summer General Interest
summer-booklet - My tribute to east african maasai culture | Jane Ladan
You are invited to the vernissage of Jane Ladan. Vous êtes invités au vernissage de l’exposition de Jane Ladan "MY TRIBUTE TO EAST AFRICAN MAASAI CULTURE" Thursday, MAY 23rd , 5:30p.m - 8:00p.m Le jeudi 23 mai de 5:30p.m - 8:00p.m Lee Matasi Gallery, Ottawa School of Art, 35 George Sreet, Ottawa Gallerie Lee Matasi, École d'Art d'Ottawa, 35 rue george, Ottawa The exhibit runs from May 23rd to June 5th,2013 L’exposition se déroulera du 23 mai au 5 juin, 2013
MY tribute to East African Maasai Culture
The following are five Maasai-inspired neck pieces which I created in late 2012 and early 2013.
While living in Kenya in 2007, I became fascinated by the Maasai people, for their very distinctive dress and jewellery, and the rich and beautiful biodiversity that is found in Kenya and other parts of Eastern Africa. I was particularly struck by the Maasai’s beautiful beaded jewellery and circular necklaces.
Combining this experience with the Indian Ocean influence and my background I decided to integrate my oceanic reefs’ research with the concept of circular Maasai necklaces. To represent the multiple layers of necklaces normally worn by Maasai woman, I sculpted sea anemones on my pieces.
Each neck piece is unique. Instead of using colours and geometric forms found in the sea world or in original Maasai artwork, I painted my necklaces in the distinct colours of exotic birds found in the Kenyan forest; in contrast the delicate urchins’ primary spine give the illusion of layering and of birds’ feathers.
Most of my pieces have bright colours as in the Maasai culture each colour has a meaning: blue for the water that gives life to the grass and cattle; green representing land, grass and health; yellow and orange signifying hospitality; and black for life’s hardships. Wool was used to balance each neckpiece and to replace the long-beaded strings which are generally used in the traditional Maasai necklaces.
- Summer Academy | Académie estivale
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Summer job | Emploi d’été If you are looking for a stimulating summer job, and enjoy working with children, we have a position for you. We are looking for dynamic, proactive and reliable individuals to help with our camps this summer. You must ideally be between the ages of 16-30. Bilingual and male applicants will be prioritized; we run camps in both official languages and need a male for the security in the change room for our pool outing. Please send your resume and covering letter to: osao.admin@artottawa.ca by May 31th. Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un emploi d’été stimulant et que vous aimez travailler avec les enfants, nous avons un poste pour vous. Nous recherchons des personnes dynamiques, fiables et proactives pour aider avec nos camps cet été. Vous devez idéalement avoir entre16 et 30 ans. Les candidats masculins et bilingues seront priorisés; nous offrons nos camps dans les deux langues officielles et avons besoin d’un homme pour assurer la surveillance dans les vestiaires lors de notre sortie à la piscine. Veuillez nous faire parvenir vos CV et lettre de motivation à: osao.admin@artottawa.ca avant le 31 mai.
Important Reminders
- Summer General Interest
summer-booklet
- My tribute to east african maasai culture | Jane Ladan
You are invited to the vernissage of Jane Ladan. Vous êtes invités au vernissage de l’exposition de Jane Ladan "MY TRIBUTE TO EAST AFRICAN MAASAI CULTURE" Thursday, MAY 23rd , 5:30p.m - 8:00p.m Le jeudi 23 mai de 5:30p.m - 8:00p.m Lee Matasi Gallery, Ottawa School of Art, 35 George Sreet, Ottawa Gallerie Lee Matasi, École d'Art d'Ottawa, 35 rue george, Ottawa The exhibit runs from May 23rd to June 5th,2013 L’exposition se déroulera du 23 mai au 5 juin, 2013
MY tribute to East African Maasai Culture
The following are five Maasai-inspired neck pieces which I created in late 2012 and early 2013.
While living in Kenya in 2007, I became fascinated by the Maasai people, for their very distinctive dress and jewellery, and the rich and beautiful biodiversity that is found in Kenya and other parts of Eastern Africa. I was particularly struck by the Maasai’s beautiful beaded jewellery and circular necklaces.
Combining this experience with the Indian Ocean influence and my background I decided to integrate my oceanic reefs’ research with the concept of circular Maasai necklaces. To represent the multiple layers of necklaces normally worn by Maasai woman, I sculpted sea anemones on my pieces.
Each neck piece is unique. Instead of using colours and geometric forms found in the sea world or in original Maasai artwork, I painted my necklaces in the distinct colours of exotic birds found in the Kenyan forest; in contrast the delicate urchins’ primary spine give the illusion of layering and of birds’ feathers.
Most of my pieces have bright colours as in the Maasai culture each colour has a meaning: blue for the water that gives life to the grass and cattle; green representing land, grass and health; yellow and orange signifying hospitality; and black for life’s hardships. Wool was used to balance each neckpiece and to replace the long-beaded strings which are generally used in the traditional Maasai necklaces.
- Summer job | Emploi d'été
Summer job | Emploi d’été If you are looking for a stimulating summer job, and enjoy working with children, we have a position for you. We are looking for dynamic, proactive and reliable individuals to help with our camps this summer. You must ideally be between the ages of 16-30. Bilingual and male applicants will be prioritized; we run camps in both official languages and need a male for the security in the change room for our pool outing. Please send your resume and covering letter to: osao.admin@artottawa.ca by May 31th. Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un emploi d’été stimulant et que vous aimez travailler avec les enfants, nous avons un poste pour vous. Nous recherchons des personnes dynamiques, fiables et proactives pour aider avec nos camps cet été. Vous devez idéalement avoir entre16 et 30 ans. Les candidats masculins et bilingues seront priorisés; nous offrons nos camps dans les deux langues officielles et avons besoin d’un homme pour assurer la surveillance dans les vestiaires lors de notre sortie à la piscine. Veuillez nous faire parvenir vos CV et lettre de motivation à: osao.admin@artottawa.ca avant le 31 mai. - J'adart 2013
It is the Ottawa School of Art’s pleasure to invite you to our 2013 fundraising event J’adart. Guided by our motto “Teaching art to everyone”, OSA has been Ottawa’s leading centre for visual arts education in the region since 1879. In honour of this amazing night, we would very much appreciate your attendance to a memorable evening like J’adart.
In this, our 8th year of hosting our annual fundraiser, J’adart has a target of raising $20,000 and much needed promotion for our Children and Youth Outreach Program. As a not for profit school, OSA provides barrier-free art classes to hundreds of children and youth each year through our Outreach and Bursary Programs. Please join us and demonstrate a commitment to art education and culture in Ottawa. Studying visual art provides unique ways of knowing, doing, being, and learning for all students. We need your support to help us enrich the lives of children in need by providing them with quality art instruction taught by professional artists. Your support will enable OSA in providing these children with new ways of self-expression, self-awareness, and confidence.
Our roaring 20’s styled cocktail party will take place on Thursday, May 9th, 2013, from 6:30pm at the Karsh-Masson Gallery. OSA will invite distinguished and dedicated art patrons; past Board of Directors Presidents; embassies; federal and provincial government leaders, and prominent social figures. With live music, arts activities and delicious hors-d’œuvres, it will be surely an exciting night!
As we continue to organize this event, we would like to keep you informed and answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact our Resource Coordinator, Claudia Gutierrez, at development@artottawa.ca, or call 613-241-7471, extension 31. We hope to see you join in our festivities and celebrate the impact OSA has on our community.
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- Lecture by Brett Graham
Date: Wednesday, April 17 Time: 12:00 pm (noon) Location: OSA Library Cost: Free Presenter: Dr Brett Graham DR. Brett Graham Brett Graham, from the Ngati Koroki sub-tribe of Tainui, is one of New Zealand’s most exciting and accomplished sculptors, highly regarded for his ability to abstract complex historical and cultural ideas into formally strong and beautiful sculptural forms. Graham places strong emphasis on materiality and surface with the formal simplicity of his sculptural pieces and predominant use of wood and stone. His work embraces Maori and other indigenous peoples’ histories, critiquing and exploring issues relating to cultural inequities of the past and present within New Zealand and the wider Pacific. Graham was awarded his Doctorate in Fine Arts in 2005 from the University of Auckland and in the last decade has exhibited extensively, locally and internationally as well as being regarded as a leading authority on contemporary Maori sculpture. Graham’s work engages in a dual dialogue of Maori and European histories whilst adhering to the modernist emphasis on form and material quality. Although his works may not directly invoke Maori sculptural tradition, they nonetheless speak of that tradition in their titles and concept. His work is accessible at an aesthetic, personal and historical level, enabling both the object and viewer to occupy a common ground. In 2003, at the Adam Gallery, Victoria University, he created an exhibition titled Kainga Tahi Kainga Rua to expose the devastation caused by phosphate mining on the Micronesian island of Banaba. It has been described “as one of the most powerful and affecting artistic statements on the nature of Pacific history and identity.” The work Aniwaniwa (2007), a video installation created with Rachel Rakena, is being shown in the Sakahàn exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada beginning in May. This work was first shown at the Venice Biennale in 2007. Dr. Graham will present a lecture on his work at the Ottawa School of Art on Wednesday, April 17 at 12:00 noon. Admission is free and open to all.
