Luke Parnell: The Laxgiik Convocation Robe


The Laxgiik Convocation Robe is an installation created in the style of a Northwest coast Indigenous Chilkat blanket.   On Friday, October 26 there will be an Artist talk, ongoing performance and sale!

 
DateFriday, October 26, 2018 - 5:00pm to Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 5:00pm

Location

Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University 100 McCaul Street, 2nd floor Toronto, ON

The Laxgiik Convocation Robe

Luke Parnell & Selected Prints by Working Title Press

Curated by Erica Cristobal

The Laxgiik Convocation Robe is an installation created in the style of a Northwest coast Indigenous Chilkat blanket. This project is capturing the spirit in which these prestigious blankets are given: the spirit of reciprocity. Prints will be sold and removed from the installation one by one; the Robe will be ever changing until the last print is sold.

Proceeds will be donated to Printmaking, Publications, Sculpture / Installation & Indigenous Visual Culture programs at OCAD U.

 

Opening: 5:00 – 9:00 pm Friday, October 26

Artist talk: 6:00 pm

 

Ongoing performance and sale: Friday, October 26, 5 – 9 pm 

Saturday, October 27, Noon – 5 pm

 

Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University

100 McCaul Street, 2nd floor

 

Working Title Press is a project-driven, active studio residency in OCADU's Printmaking and Publications departments, where artists work alongside faculty members and students to produce print editions, artist’s publications and multiples.

 

 



Indigenous graphic image
DateFriday, October 26, 2018 - 5:00pm to Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 5:00pm

Website Location

Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University 100 McCaul Street, 2nd floor Toronto, ON

Indigenous graphic image
Friday, October 26, 2018 - 5:00pm to Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 5:00pm

The Laxgiik Convocation Robe

Luke Parnell & Selected Prints by Working Title Press

Curated by Erica Cristobal

The Laxgiik Convocation Robe is an installation created in the style of a Northwest coast Indigenous Chilkat blanket. This project is capturing the spirit in which these prestigious blankets are given: the spirit of reciprocity. Prints will be sold and removed from the installation one by one; the Robe will be ever changing until the last print is sold.

Proceeds will be donated to Printmaking, Publications, Sculpture / Installation & Indigenous Visual Culture programs at OCAD U.

 

Opening: 5:00 – 9:00 pm Friday, October 26

Artist talk: 6:00 pm

 

Ongoing performance and sale: Friday, October 26, 5 – 9 pm 

Saturday, October 27, Noon – 5 pm

 

Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University

100 McCaul Street, 2nd floor

 

Working Title Press is a project-driven, active studio residency in OCADU's Printmaking and Publications departments, where artists work alongside faculty members and students to produce print editions, artist’s publications and multiples.

 

 

Venue & Address: 
Ada Slaight Gallery, OCAD University 100 McCaul Street, 2nd floor Toronto, ON
Indigenous graphic image
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