Photography
Bury Colonialism by Jobena Petonoquot
- Item Number
- 215
- Estimated Value
- 750 CAD
- Sold
- 425 CAD to ms036d575
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
Bury Colonialism (Photograph) digital print, dimensions 20 " x 25 " / (photographie), impression numérique, 20 po x 25 po
Bury Colonialism is a project that speaks of the colonial atrocities & misuse of religion to justify genocide and land seizure. However, I also establish evidence of resilience because I have applied beads to the christening gown. This is 1 of 4 gowns that I had buried as a gesture of letting go, but not forgetting.
Bury Colonialism est un projet qui parle des atrocités coloniales et de l'utilisation de la religion de façon abusive pour justifier le génocide et l’appropriation de terres. Cependant, en appliquant des perles sur la robe de baptême, je démontre aussi une preuve de résilience. Il s'agit d'une des quatre robes que j'ai enterrées comme un geste de lâcher-prise, sans pour autant oublier.
Item Special Note
I am an artist from Kitigan Zibi, Quebec. My art-practice is informed by my own experience, this is because of misrepresentation of our identities. Through beadwork & photography, I create narratives that take a critical & sensitive look at Canada’s colonial history, highlighting my culture and love of the land.
Je suis une artiste de Kitigan Zibi, au Québec. Ma pratique artistique s'inspire de ma propre expérience, en raison de la représentation erronée de nos identités. Je crée des œuvres photographiques et de perlage qui portent un regard critique et sensible sur l'histoire coloniale du Canada, en soulignant ma culture et mon amour de la terre.
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