The Prayer Language : Kent Monkman

Monkman, Kent; Fragnito, Skawennati Tricia. The Prayer Language : Kent Monkman. Hull, Qc.: Indian and Inuit Art Gallery, 2001.

	On-site consultation

Abstract (English)

"I am interested in how the discourse about, and practise of, sexuality and touch relate to hierarchy, dominion and subordination. I am currently exploring the correlation of Eros and conquest to European and Native American contact in my new series of paintings, The Prayer Language. In [this new series], I transcribe Cree syllabic translations of Christian hymns into multiple layers of semi-transparent acrylic paint. Suspended between these layers are organic forms, at times resembling the figure or organs of the body. [...]" -- p. [1].

Types:	Catalogues > Exhibition catalogues ; Brochures, booklets, leaflets, pamphlets
All Contributors:	Monkman, Kent (Author); Fragnito, Skawennati Tricia (Author)
Dossier:	410 - MONKMAN, KENT
Collation:	[16] p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm
Language of Publication:	English
Publishers:	Hull, Qc.: Indian and Inuit Art Gallery
Artists:	Monkman, Kent
Critics / Curators / Historians:	Fragnito, Skawennati Tricia
Event Title:	Kent Monkman : The Prayer Language
Type:	Exhibition
Location:	Indian and Inuit Art Gallery of the Indian Art Center, Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (Hull, QC)
Dates:	11 Oct. - 22 Nov. 2001
Keywords:	EROTICISM; SEXUALITY; PAINTING; ABORIGINAL PEOPLES
Copyright Statement:	Kent Monkman; Indian and Inuit Art Gallery, Hull, Quebec
Related URLs:	http://www.kentmonkman.com/
Notes:	Includes an artist CV. Includes contributors' biographical notes. Produced in the context of the Artist in Residence Program/Fine Arts Aquisition Program of the Indian and Inuit Art Gallery.
Deposited by:	Artexte Catalogueur
Date Deposited:	22 May 2019 19:12
Last Modified:	22 May 2019 19:13
URI:	http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/30504

Edit this item (login required):