Printmaking
Algonquin Ancestral Traditional Knowledge - Fall (Simon Brascoupe and Mairi Brascoupe)
- Item Number
- 222
- Estimated Value
- 500 CAD
- Sold
- 600 CAD to jt454538c
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
Algonquin Ancestral Traditional Knowledge - Fall, 2021, risography, 17 in x 21 in
Algonquin Ancestral Medicinal Knowledge Series 2021
The series Algonquin Ancestral Medicinal Knowledge honours Algonquin knowledge of medicinal plants passed down through the generations from our ancestors. The medicinal plant images are inspired by ancient Algonquin birchbark cut outs used as templates for decorating birchbark baskets and in museum collections around the world. This series was printed in Glasgow, Scotland at a Risography printing studio. The series is the collaboration between Simon Brascoupé and Mairi Brascoupé in 2021.
This print series was created using Risograph printing technique which perfectly reproduces the texture of printing on birchbark paper. The Risograph is a unique technology from Japan it combines the vibrant colours of silkscreening with efficiency, affordability and low-energy usage. Developed in Japan in 1986 originally for offices, churches and schools, the Risograph is becoming a definitive creative tool for publishing, experimentation and collaboration on paper.
Algonquin Ancestral Traditional Knowledge - Fall, 2021, risographie, 17 x 21 po
Algonquin Ancestral Medicinal Knowledge Series, 2021
La série Algonquin Ancestral Medicinal Knowledge honore le savoir algonquin portant sur les plantes médicinales, savoir qui est transmis de génération en génération par les ancêtres. Ces images de plantes médicinales s’inspirent de pochoirs traditionnels qui servaient à décorer les paniers d’écorce de bouleau et qui aujourd’hui se retrouvent dans des collections de musées partout au monde. Cette série, collaboration entre Simon Brascoupé et Mairi Brascoupé, a été réalisée à Glasgow, en Écosse en 2021, dans un atelier de risographie.
La technique de risographie utilisée pour cette série reproduit parfaitement la texture de l’impression sur papier d’écorce de bouleau. Le risographe est un duplicateur peu énergivore qui marie les couleurs vives de la sérigraphie avec un procédé efficace et abordable. Originalement développé au Japon en 1986 pour les bureaux, églises et écoles, aujourd’hui il sert d’outil créatif pour l’édition, l’expérimentation et la collaboration sur œuvres en papier.
Item Special Note
Artist Website/Site Web de l'artiste: https://simonbrascoupe.com/
Instagram: @apikan_gallery
Simon Brascoupé, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Educator/Artist is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. He was the Acting Chief Executive Officer, National Aboriginal Health Organization and is a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Maniwaki, Quebec. Simon has a strong interest in traditional medicine and traditional knowledge and conducts research and training on cultural competency and safety. He has been involved internationally on Indigenous environmental issues, particularly the protection of Indigenous knowledge. He is a practicing artist with work in international art collections and exhibitions. Simon has public art located in the National Capital Region; Algonquin Birchbark Basket Sculpture – Abinan Place, Gatineau; Algonquin Canoe – Pimisi Station, Ottawa and Algonquin Moose sculpture – Pimisi Station, Ottawa.
Simon Brascoupé vient de la nation Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg à Maniwaki, au Québec. Il est un éducateur, artiste et professeur auxiliaire de recherche au Département de sociologie et d’anthropologie de l’Université Carleton. Il a été le chef de la direction par intérim de l’Organisation nationale de santé autochtone. Simon s’intéresse de près à la médecine et aux connaissances traditionnelles, et il mène des recherches et des formations sur le savoir-faire et la sécurisation culturels. Il a été impliqué dans les questions environnementales autochtones internationales, en particulier la protection des connaissances autochtones. Il est un artiste actif et ses œuvres ont fait partie de collections et d’expositions internationales. Certaines de ses œuvres d’art public se retrouvent dans la région de la capitale nationale, comme la sculpture Birchbark Basket sur la place Abinan à Gatineau, Algonquin Canoe et Algonquin Moose à la station Pimisi d’Ottawa.
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