Professor Emerit Barbara Astman wins Governor General’s Award
Image credit: Canada Council for the ArtsOCAD University congratulates Professor Emerit Barbara Astman, who has won a 2024 Governor General’s Award in Visu
Current students, faculty, and staff
We're excited to announce Alexis Nanibush-Pamajewong, Kikki Guerard, and Quinn Hopkins as the recipients of the 2023 Yonge-Dundas Square Indigenous Student Centre Digital Exhibition Call for Artists. Their works will be displayed on the digital screens at Yonge & Dundas Square for the duration of November 2023.
Alexis Nanibush-Pamajewong
Alexis Nanibush-Pamajewong, a 2s Anishinaabe interdisciplinary artist from Shawanaga First Nation. Alexis is studying for their BFA in the INVC program at OCADU. Their practice includes exploring mediums such as: performance, installation, beadwork, photography, and video.
Website: www.alexisnanibush-pamajewong.format.com
Instagram: @alexisnanibush_pamaj
Kikki Guerard
A Two-Spirit Cree from Treaty 9 territory, Kikki is an art director, photographer, and storyteller. They are a member of Taykwa Tagamou First Nation and currently reside in Tkaron:to. Kikki’s work explores themesof identity, revealing the magic and vulnerability of their Two-Spirit + Indigiqueer Kin. Through thepower of visual storytelling, they hope to create spaces for healing and transformation.
Website: www.fashioncamera.ca
Instagram: @fashioncamera
Quinn Hopkins
Quinn "Nigaan Noodin" Hopkins is a Toronto-based AR artist and 3D animator. An OCAD U alum, Quinn blends Indigenous Futurism and digital mediums to create immersive experiences. Specializing in Blender and 8th Wall, he's passionate about storytelling that bridges ancestral wisdom and future possibilities.
Website: www.quinnhopkinsart.ca
Instagram: @noodinstudio
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