"I also feel that it's just
as difficult for an artist to make it in an urban setting as it is on a
reservation."
BIOGRAPHY:
John Tenasco is an Algonquin from the Kitigan-Zibi
Anishinabeg reservation near Maniwaki, Quebec.
He has recently completed the Fine Arts program
at Heritage College in Hull, Quebec where he presently resides with his
family. For the past fifteen years he has sold his works throughout the
area including the various paintings decorating the halls of the Kitigan-Zibi
Kikinamadinan School, the Kitigan-Zibi Anishinabeg Administration Office
and Heritage College.
John is interested in a variety of media and styles
of paintings (portraiture, Abstraction, Impressionism etc.) and in producing
works with Aboriginal content in as many ways possible.
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CONTACT/PURCHASE INFO:
27e Prevost, Hull, PQ
J9A 1P1
Tel (819) 770-9695
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COMMENTS ON URBAN EXPERIENCE:
"Like most artists, Native or Non- Native, I feel
that the greatest problem I encounter is the age-old difficulty that has
hindered every artist: successfully selling works and gaining recognition.
I also feel that it's just as difficult for an
artist to make it in an urban setting as it is on a reservation. As an
artist living near the city of Ottawa, I have the chance to see works from
most of the major artists of our time. The National Gallery is the largest
gallery but there are many others that have equally impressive works.
Because influence from fellow artists is important,
easy access to these galleri- es is extremely advantageous to an artist.
Trends in the art world are more visible in the city than in a smaller
town or reserve. Meeting other Native artists and seeing their works, which
provides encouragement and boosts morale, is also much easier in an urban
setting."
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