The Adaptive Nature of Spirit
September 6 – 30, 2000
Exhibition, Opening/Launch
About the Program
The Adaptive Nature of Spirit—a study in syntha-mythology—is a series of assemblages by Metis artist Gary Morin. In this series, Morin combines found objects to tell stories of new mythologies which employ First Nations and Christian imagery. In the studio, the artist uses his work processes to express his Metis roots, adapting what he has to what he needs rather than purchasing the right hardware or materials. There is a strong sense of play in Morin's work, in his use of materials and his witty juxtapositions of elements. Some of his works are literal, others symbolic, accompanied by poems the artist calls "Syntha-mythologies" which provide context for the work. The opening night of the exhibition was part of SWARM, an evening of artist run culture and a project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres (PAAARC).Artist
Gary MorinIdentifier
2000.0906 THECollection
grunt gallery Programming ArchiveLocation
grunt gallery (second location)116-350 E. 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V5T 4R8
Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ/selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations
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