Sandra Vida
Embracing a time-based, multi-disciplinary approach that explores innovative combinations of media, Calgary artist Sandra Vida has been an important contributor to the coming of age of performance, film and video practices. Her art work over the past three decades has been exhibited locally, regionally, and internationally. She has also appeared as a speaker and panelist at conferences and her writing has been published in national magazines and artist catalogues.
Ongoing interests over her long career include her Scottish Celtic ancestry, spiritual exploration, psychological concepts and poetic text, which she weaves together with an evolving montage aesthetic. Performances often involve a reclaiming or restorative impulse and a meditative sensibility. Vida’s most compelling recent work is a series of multi-media installations that include aspects of sculpture, sound, video projection, and digital collage.
In addition to her art practice, she is known for her dedication to other artists through Calgary’s artist-run centres and as an advocate for the arts. She been nominated twice for a Governor-General’s award in media arts, and was one of 3 short-listed for a Marion Nicoll Art Award; she has been awarded grants to continue her work, and received the Epcor Established Arts award from Calgary’s Mayor for her dedication to the Calgary arts community.
Creator Id: 838Web Site Link: Web Site Link
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
Country of Birth: Canada
City: Calgary
Country: Canada
Type of Creator: Artist, Writer
Gender: Female
Mediums: installation, media, performance, video
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