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Third Space Carnival Print Installation

By: corinnawollf August 31, 2015June 17, 2019
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Corinna Wollf presents Third Space Carnival Print Installation at Nuit Blanche Saskatoon – September 26, 2015.

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Morning walk discovery 🐍🐍
So nice to see the cover layout for German translation of The Break (coming out in the spring of 2021), featuring my artwork (I am Métis/The Woman and the Wolf-Sohkahcahkwew, 2016). Last year I was interviewed about this work, below are two of the questions and answers: Can you tell me a bit about this piece? What did you have in mind as you were creating it? During the creation of this work I was researching Métis identity from a visual perspective. I was looking closely at the work of numerous contemporary Métis artists as well as old photos from my Mom's side of our family. In those photos several women, my ancestors, took the stance that you see Sohkahcahkwew in; a strong stance with one hand on the hip and the other in closed in a fist at the side, looking directly at the camera. Wearing a long black dress, I took that stance for the photos used in the development of the drawing. It is important to know that the original work is large, life-size, so Sohkahcahkwew and her Wolf command a great deal of space when exhibited. All of the flowers and symbols on the dress and the wolf are related to my own personal history and experiences. For example, the wild rose on the chest was my Grandmother's favourite flower and the leadplant on the skirt was in honour of my Grandfather who was a WWII veteran. The dandelion in Sohkahcahkwew's hand is a reference to the Métis, who were historically know as the road allowance people. There are numerous other references to the Métis including the red river on the wolf. How do you feel about having your art on the cover of this particular book? After reading the publisher's draft of The Break, I knew that I wanted my artwork on the cover. Having spent my adolescent years in the Saskatoon inner city, I felt a kinship with the characters in the book. From Vermette's descriptions of the Winnipeg’s North End, I could understand that it was very similar to what I knew as a teenager. The book is difficult and heartbreaking, but at the same time hopeful and inspiring. I understood it would be an important work and I felt privileged to contribute to it in this way.
Today in the garden 🙂 #nonnasgarden
Normally this week in Brescia is all about racing as the famous Mille Miglia rolls into town. For years my studio space was right on the start line, so I was completely immersed in the action. This year is so very different, I’m in the country, and of course the race is cancelled. Today I’m finishing up a series of bonnets, caps, and headpieces that I was working on before the shutdown. They were destined for exhibition at The Reach Gallery in Abbotsford, but due to the current situation, I have them for a few more weeks. #performanceintheworks #overourheads #beadwork #zoomingaroundthecountryside
Spent the morning gathering wild strawberries! So happy to see the lead berry ushering in the season. 🍓 #thelandisgood
Morning walk discovery #theantiquarianshouse #phasetwo
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