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KC Adams

Winnipeg-based artist KC Adams graduated from Concordia University with a BFA and works in medium that includes: sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking and kinetic art. She maintains her own website at www.kcadams.com showcasing her work and digital art projects. KC Adams has had several solo exhibitions, most recently Legacy at the Parramatta Artists Studios, Parramatta, NSW. She has also been featured in numerous group exhibitions, Circuit City at My Winnipeg at la maison rouge in Paris, France, Cyborg Living Space II, The Language of Intercession at the OBORO Gallery in Montreal and Cyborg Hybrids at the PHOTOQUAI: Biennale des images du monde in Paris, France. She has participated in residencies at the Banff Centre, the Confederation Art Centre in Charlottetown, National Museum of the American Indian in New York and Canada Council’s International residency in Parramatta, NSW. She has received several grants and awards from Winnipeg Arts Council, Manitoba Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts. Twenty pieces from the Cyborg Hybrid series is in the permanent collection of the National Art Gallery in Ottawa, ten Circuit City prints to the Indian and Inuit Art Centre in Ottawa and Birch Bark Ltd. is in the collection of the Canadian Consulate in Sydney, NSW. The CCCA Winnipeg Artists Project was generously supported by the Winnipeg Foundation.
Creator Id: 5
Social Media Link: Social Media Link
Web Site Link: Web Site Link
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
Country of Birth: Canada
Province of Birth: Saskatchewan
Year of Birth: 1971
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada
Type of Creator: Artist
Gender: Female
Mediums: ceramics, drawing, installation, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video
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Work by KC Adams

Resilient growth

Work ID: 81739

Description: Resilient plants growing in Montreal.


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Resilient growth

Work ID: 81738

Description: Resilient plants growing in Montreal.


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Resilient growth

Work ID: 81737

Description: Resilient plants growing in Montreal.


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Confession

Work ID: 81736

Description: Viewers are invited to sit inside the booth and observe the slide show of screen shot websites that were taken off of the internet. The world is opened up to the viewer through content and contacts found on websites, yet the viewer is cut off from the physical world.


Measurements: 7ft. h x 3ft. w x 0.1044 m deep

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Embryonic Cyborgs

Work ID: 81740

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Cyborg Living Space: Livingroom

Work ID: 81742

Description: From the Bleach Series: this work was inspired by the obsessive and impossible expectations of Martha Stewart. This interactive space becomes a beautiful (impossible to clean) and isolated sanctuary for the cyborg. The Cyborg Living Spaces installations are deceivingly simple in appearance but are multi-layered with content, mimicking the information overload that our senses are bombarded with every day. I entice my audience to engage in the installations by creating aesthetically beautiful objects that are based on the familiar and require them to use most of their senses. The overall impression is subtle to the point that the viewers have a choice to either accept the work on a surface level or investigate the multiple references within the work.


Measurements: 0.4872 x 0.4872 m

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Cyborg Hybrid Yvonne (Curator) “SPIRITUAL BY DEFAULT

Work ID: 81754

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
Banff Series.


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Cyborg

Work ID: 81799

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Cyborg Living Space: Bedroom

Work ID: 81743

Description: From the Bleach Series: Constructed Cyborg Bed with massaging units, 4 min. 14 sec Video: Cyborg Sex by KC Adams, sound art by Tim Wityk, surveillance camera viewed on the floating TV screen controlled by a remote control located on the bed.


Measurements: 0.522 x 0.4872 m

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Cyborg Hybrid KC (Visual Artist) “INDIAN PRINCESS”

Work ID: 81755

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Carla (Writer) “HALFBREED”

Work ID: 81749

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Candice (Curator) “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD”

Work ID: 81747

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Mark (Visual Artist) “IGLOO BUILDER”

Work ID: 81753

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Lori (Visual and Performance artist) “IT’S OK, I’M WHITE TOO”

Work ID: 81751

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Adam (Visual Artist) “FORMER LAND OWNER”

Work ID: 81748

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Nancy (dancer, actor) “McMAC”

Work ID: 81756

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
Charlottetown Series.


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Cyborg Hybrids (Installation view)

Work ID: 81745

Description: Installation at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Brandon, 2006.


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Cyborg Hybrid Patrick (dancer) “AUTHORITY ON ALL ABORIGINAL ISSUES”

Work ID: 81757

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid David (Actor) “SAVAGE”

Work ID: 81750

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Eggs

Work ID: 81741

Description: Foods and what it is doing to our bodies and environment. The work is warm and inviting but the creepy sound track of cyborg chickens clucking and scratching creates an uneasy experience. This work comments on refined and genetically modified foods.


Measurements: 0.348 x 0.348 m

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Cyborg Hybrid Jen (Filmmaker) “ASK ME ABOUT MY SWEETGRASS”

Work ID: 81746

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Living Space: Office

Work ID: 81744

Description: Installation and performance piece where I physically isolated myself but was available to communicate to the outside world through, email, social media and chatting. I worked in the space for 5 days while I was working for Urban Shaman Gallery. My every move was open for scrutiny via a live web cam.


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Cyborg Hybrid Niki (visual & performance artist & videographer) “GANG MEMBER”

Work ID: 81760

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
Winnipeg Series.


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Cyborg Hybrid Tim (visual artist) “NOBEL SAVAGE”

Work ID: 81759

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Leah (writer, traditional dancer) “WAGON BURNER”

Work ID: 81765

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Jodi (photographer & writer) “F.A.S.”

Work ID: 81758

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Steve (videographer) “MOHAWK GAS”

Work ID: 81766

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid David (videographer, new media artist) “I’M ON INDIAN TIME”

Work ID: 81764

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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iPod Holder

Work ID: 81792

Measurements: size of ipod holder

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Cyborg Hybrid Roger (Visual Artist) “SNIFFER”

Work ID: 81763

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Accessories

Work ID: 81801

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Cyborg Hybrid Scott (photographer) “TEEPEE CREEPER”

Work ID: 81767

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Cyborg Hybrid Brad (videographer) “IROQUOIS SCOUT”

Work ID: 81761

Description: I photographed artists who fit the Cyborg Hybrid criteria and had them wear white t-shirts with beaded text such as “FORMER LAND OWNER”, “SCALPING IS IN MY BLOOD” and other slogans that would illustrate common Aboriginal racial stereotyping. I also created white chokers for them to wear while I photographed them in stoic poses, mimicking photographs of Aboriginal people from the 19th and early 20th century. Their defiant poses challenge the viewer to try and classify their identity. Cyborg Hybrids aren’t defined by the beaded text on their shirts, they defy them.
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Circuit City (Winnipeg)

Work ID: 81802

Description: Circuit City (Winnipeg) is an aerial glimpse into the relationship our community has with our landscape. The white snow blankets the ground making the landscape look pure, untouched and beautiful. The dark lines and sharp angles represent the formations that our community has etched onto our landscape. Roads connect our communities much like a circuit board transferring information, keeping the flow of communication going.


Measurements: 38.1 x 50.8 cm (framed)

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Community Art Patrol

Work ID: 81769

Description: This performance was a satirical look at the Exchange Patrol, a walking patrol in Winnipeg. Valery Camarta and I were dressed as Community Art Patrols to remind people that artists and homeless people occupied this area and to respect their presence.


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‘Don’t call me Indian’

Work ID: 81772

Description: Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art presents FAX an exhibition that invites a multi-generational group of artists, as well as architects, designers, scientists and filmmakers, to conceive of the fax machine as a tool for thinking and drawing. The result—an ongoing cumulative project—is a show concerned with ideas of reproduction, obsolescence, distribution, and mediation.


Measurements: 21.59 x 27.94 cm

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The Gifts That Keep On Giving – ‘Flour

Work ID: 81776

Description: The photograph displays in the middle section Flour, Sugar and Lard. The top and bottom section are close up shots of body parts of Indigenous people who have type II diabetes.


Measurements: 50.8 x 76.2 cm

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Truth, Dare, Double Dare

Work ID: 81770

Description: Exhibited at Paved Arts and for ImagineNative, 'Truth, Dare, Double Dare' is a mobile website based on the childhood game, that attempts to decrease the amount of time the user spends on their mobile device and engages them with their environment.
Mobile: tddd.kcadams.net
Facebook: /kcadams/tddd
Desktop: www.kcadams.net/tddd


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The Gifts That Keep On Giving – ‘Sugar’

Work ID: 81774

Description: The photograph displays in the middle section Flour, Sugar and Lard. The top and bottom section are close up shots of body parts of Indigenous people who have type II diabetes.


Measurements: 50.8 x 76.2 cm

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The Gifts That Keep On Giving – ‘Lard’

Work ID: 81775

Description: The photograph displays in the middle section Flour, Sugar and Lard. The top and bottom section are close up shots of body parts of Indigenous people who have type II diabetes.


Measurements: 50.8 x 76.2 cm

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The Gifts That Keep On Giving

Work ID: 81773

Description: The three photographs display in the middle section Flour, Sugar and Lard. The top and bottom section are close up shots of body parts of Indigenous people who have type II diabetes.


Measurements: triptych: each 50.8 x 76.2 cm

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iPad is Cree Floral

Work ID: 81793

Description: iPad Holder inspired by Cree moccasins.


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The Five Gifts

Work ID: 81778

Description: Un-fired clay pots sitting on rocks holding milk, flour, lard, sugar, salt.


Measurements: 0.2784 x 0.2784 m

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Power Peyote Stitch

Work ID: 81795

Description: Beads wrapped around a power cord using a peyote stitch to look like a snake.


Measurements: 60.96 cm long

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iPhone Communication Bytes

Work ID: 81794

Description: An iPhone holder with white and pearl beads to represent the basic binary code.


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F**k

Work ID: 81771

Description: Various images of shoes that are meant to look like ads. The work highlights the ridiculousness of consumerism while shedding a light on social issues.


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Community

Work ID: 81803

Description: Community was inspired by the organic matrix of a light-conducting, deep-sea sponge. This resilient life-form contains a menagerie of organisms that depend on the sponge for light and habitat. Shaped by the relationship with its inhabitants, each organism develops in symbiosis, creating a micro-environment where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. As a metaphor for United Way, the elegant lines of the artwork reference the interconnections between people and resources within the community, each supporting one another, as the form reaches out and up towards the light.


Measurements: 0.4176 m long x 0.2088 m wide x 0.174 m deep

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Birch Bark Ltd.

Work ID: 81788

Description: Birch bark biting design and a corporate logo are incorporated into each tree. Originally, birch bark biting was a form of competition to see who would create the most elaborate design. Later, they were also used for beadwork and silk embroidery patterns.


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Birch Bark Ltd.

Work ID: 81786

Description: Birch bark biting design and a corporate logo are incorporated into each tree. Originally, birch bark biting was a form of competition to see who would create the most elaborate design. Later, they were also used for beadwork and silk embroidery patterns.


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Birch Bark Ltd.

Work ID: 81790

Description: Birch bark biting design and a corporate logo are incorporated into each tree. Originally, birch bark biting was a form of competition to see who would create the most elaborate design. Later, they were also used for beadwork and silk embroidery patterns.


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Birch Bark Ltd.

Work ID: 81789

Description: Birch bark biting design and a corporate logo are incorporated into each tree. Originally, birch bark biting was a form of competition to see who would create the most elaborate design. Later, they were also used for beadwork and silk embroidery patterns.


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Birch Bark Ltd.

Work ID: 81791

Description: Birch bark biting design and a corporate logo are incorporated into each tree. Originally, birch bark biting was a form of competition to see who would create the most elaborate design. Later, they were also used for beadwork and silk embroidery patterns.


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Birch Bark Ltd.

Work ID: 81787

Description: Birch bark biting design and a corporate logo are incorporated into each tree. Originally, birch bark biting was a form of competition to see who would create the most elaborate design. Later, they were also used for beadwork and silk embroidery patterns.


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Birch Bark Ltd.

Work ID: 81785

Description: Birch bark biting design and a corporate logo are incorporated into each tree. Originally, birch bark biting was a form of competition to see who would create the most elaborate design. Later, they were also used for beadwork and silk embroidery patterns.


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Power [Self-portrait]

Work ID: 81804

Measurements: 25.4 x 25.4 cm

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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81829

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81824

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81814

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81813

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81837

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak (keeper of the land) Noah’, Fox Lake Cree Nation

Work ID: 81807

Description: Traveling to northern Manitoba communities the summer of 2015, I was moved by the people who are walking the path of their ancestors. They are Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak who are using all their knowledge and power to protect the land and waters in their community. They face resistance from developers, Manitoba Hydro, government and sometimes even their own people. The Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak have a strong spiritual connection to Mother Earth, they understand that it is their responsibility to practice humility, reverence and reciprocity towards the land. Otherwise the destruction of the lands and waters will have detrimental effects to their community, but also to people around the world. My intent as a social practice artist is to capture through portraiture their strong spirit, resilient and compassionate nature.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81820

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81828

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81812

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81825

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81815

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81819

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81832

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81827

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81816

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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81818

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Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski et-hinewak (keeper of the land) Shirley’, O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation

Work ID: 81808

Description: Traveling to northern Manitoba communities the summer of 2015, I was moved by the people who are walking the path of their ancestors. They are Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak who are using all their knowledge and power to protect the land and waters in their community. They face resistance from developers, Manitoba Hydro, government and sometimes even their own people. The Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak have a strong spiritual connection to Mother Earth, they understand that it is their responsibility to practice humility, reverence and reciprocity towards the land. Otherwise the destruction of the lands and waters will have detrimental effects to their community, but also to people around the world. My intent as a social practice artist is to capture through portraiture their strong spirit, resilient and compassionate nature.

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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81830

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81817

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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81822

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81823

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81826

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81831

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81833

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81821

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81834

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81835

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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Perception’ Series

Work ID: 81836

Description: Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people of Winnipeg in the press and social media, local artist KC Adams creates a body of work that documents another perspective. This photo series called “Perception,” is an attempt to combat the stereotypes some of the public have of First Nation, Inuit and Metis people to illustrate, you can’t judge a book by its cover.

In the first photo, the models were asked to think about racist remarks they or their family have experienced such as the text written on the title of their photo. In the second photo, they were asked to think about a family member or a happy moment in their life and write their own self-identifying title.


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nibi [installation view]

Work ID: 81780

Description: Participants were encouraged to read ‘nibi’ (water) teachings written on a pieces of paper. Thinking about their own relationship with water, they chose a porcelain water vessel, filled it with ‘nibi’ and place it on the ground.


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nibi [water source]

Work ID: 81784

Description: Participants were encouraged to read ‘nibi’ (water) teachings written on a pieces of paper. Thinking about their own relationship with water, they chose a porcelain water vessel, filled it with ‘nibi’ and place it on the ground.


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Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak (keeper of the land) Kathleen’, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

Work ID: 81810

Description: Traveling to northern Manitoba communities the summer of 2015, I was moved by the people who are walking the path of their ancestors. They are Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak who are using all their knowledge and power to protect the land and waters in their community. They face resistance from developers, Manitoba Hydro, government and sometimes even their own people. The Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak have a strong spiritual connection to Mother Earth, they understand that it is their responsibility to practice humility, reverence and reciprocity towards the land. Otherwise the destruction of the lands and waters will have detrimental effects to their community, but also to people around the world. My intent as a social practice artist is to capture through portraiture their strong spirit, resilient and compassionate nature.


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nibi

Work ID: 81783

Description: Participants were encouraged to read ‘nibi’ (water) teachings written on a pieces of paper. Thinking about their own relationship with water, they chose a porcelain water vessel, filled it with ‘nibi’ and place it on the ground.


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Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak (keeper of the land) Leslie’, O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation

Work ID: 81809

Description: Traveling to northern Manitoba communities the summer of 2015, I was moved by the people who are walking the path of their ancestors. They are Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak who are using all their knowledge and power to protect the land and waters in their community. They face resistance from developers, Manitoba Hydro, government and sometimes even their own people. The Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak have a strong spiritual connection to Mother Earth, they understand that it is their responsibility to practice humility, reverence and reciprocity towards the land. Otherwise the destruction of the lands and waters will have detrimental effects to their community, but also to people around the world. My intent as a social practice artist is to capture through portraiture their strong spirit, resilient and compassionate nature.


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Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak (keeper of the land) Gord’, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

Work ID: 81811

Description: Traveling to northern Manitoba communities the summer of 2015, I was moved by the people who are walking the path of their ancestors. They are Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak who are using all their knowledge and power to protect the land and waters in their community. They face resistance from developers, Manitoba Hydro, government and sometimes even their own people. The Ki-tah-pah-tumak aski ethinewak have a strong spiritual connection to Mother Earth, they understand that it is their responsibility to practice humility, reverence and reciprocity towards the land. Otherwise the destruction of the lands and waters will have detrimental effects to their community, but also to people around the world. My intent as a social practice artist is to capture through portraiture their strong spirit, resilient and compassionate nature.


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nibi [final placement of the pots]

Work ID: 81781

Description: Participants were encouraged to read ‘nibi’ (water) teachings written on a pieces of paper. Thinking about their own relationship with water, they chose a porcelain water vessel, filled it with ‘nibi’ and place it on the ground.


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nibi [porcelain water vessel]

Work ID: 81782

Description: Participants were encouraged to read ‘nibi’ (water) teachings written on a pieces of paper. Thinking about their own relationship with water, they chose a porcelain water vessel, filled it with ‘nibi’ and place it on the ground.


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nibi

Work ID: 81779

Description: Participants were encouraged to read 'nibi' (water) teachings written on a pieces of paper. Thinking about their own relationship with water, they chose a porcelain water vessel, filled it with 'nibi' and place it on the ground.


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