>>> The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXXIV)

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The Goyce Kakegamic Gallery /Thunder Bay, Ontario CANADA/
'The Art of the Anishnaabe'
http://www.goycekakegamic.com-
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WEBSITE NOT ACTIVE ANYMORE
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"Title Unknown", acrylic on canvas, © 1970's Norval Morrisseau
/Click on image to Enlarge and/or click HERE to view this painting when it was exhibited at Goyce Kakegamic's online Gallery in 2008; owner, Mr. Goyce Kakegamic/
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In an address presented in 1980 at the University of Western Ontario, Goyce Kakegamic, a prominent Cree artist stated:

"The aim...was not merely to establish a realistic record. The artist quickly realized that he could not draw a tree or animal as perfectly as it was made by the Creator so, in good sense, he did not try to do so. Instead, he sought out the spirit, or essence, of the tree, and represented this in his painting. This is the semi-magical characteristic so common to Native Art. The painting depicts the soul of the object. The art of representing visions or mental impressions is not new.

Today, the artist must turn to the elders of the community for age-old stories and legends, and infuse them with artistic meaning. Only those who have shared in native life gain the insights necessary to recreate that life in an art form. The basic rule is to arouse an emotional response in the audience. If the artist does not succeed in this, it may be either his own failure or that of the audience itself.

Woodland Native Art is not a primitive art form. It involves the latest in media and techniques. Its practitioners are not untrained or illiterate. The messages contained in the works are neither crude nor unsophisticated. Woodland Art is not an anachronistic curiosity cherished for its furtive glimpses into a bygone age. It is rather a representation of current philosophy and a culture that is alive and well today.

...Please do not think of us as 'Indian' artists, but rather, as artists who happen to be Indian".
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Goyce Kakegamic
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-Source (Text): "Art in the Woodland Tradition" - Compiled and Edited by William F. Colborne /Used with permission/
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>>> The below is a brief bio of Mr. Goyce Kakegamic posted at AGORA Online (A Newsletter for Faculty, Staff and Friends of Lakehead University) in an article 'Convocation 2007' . -
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GOYCE KAKEGAMIC
Doctor of Letters, honoris causa
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"Goyce Kakegamic was born in Keewaywin in Nishnawbe Aski Territory and attended a residential school for his elementary and secondary education. He continued his education after high school and went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University.
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His professional career encompasses three distinct paths – art, education, and politics. Kakegamic is a professional artist whose works have been sold across the country and internationally. As an educator, he has worked in his home community as a teacher, principal, and director of education, and after he left the North, he spent time as an education counselor for the Department of Indian Affairs.
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He spearheaded the establishment of Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute, an independent institute to serve the current and future post-secondary education and training needs of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) membership. In addition, he led the fight to better respond to the needs of First Nations. Goyce Kakegamic is the executive representative to the education self-governance negotiations between Canada and the First Nations of NAN which, if successful, could lead to a restoration of First Nations jurisdiction over education.
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For nine years, Kakegamic occupied the position of Deputy Grand Chief for Nishnawbe Aski Nation. In this role, he has effectively tackled a wide variety of issues – always with the quiet determination that characterizes both his personal and professional lives. Currently, he is focused on addressing high suicide rates among young people."
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NOTE: Founded by Henry, Joshim and Goyce Kakegamic the Triple K Cooperative was a silkscreening company that reproduced their own work, as well as that of other artists like Paddy Peters, Barry Peters, Saul Williams, and their brother-in-law Norval Morrisseau.
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~ For more information about the Triple K Co-operative go to WIKIPEDIA.
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BLOG MASTER'S COMMENTS: The above genuine Norval Morrisseau painting was presented at Goyce Kakegamic's online Gallery in 2008 (www.goycekakegamic.com - WEBSITE NOT ACTIVE ANYMORE). It was shown together with other works of Joshim Kakegamic, Saul Williams and Goyce Kakegamic. Also, at the same page the Ahnisnabae Art Gallery which was founded in 1997 by the late Roy Thomas was advertised (click HERE). Click HERE and/or HERE, HERE & HERE to view other genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings exhibited and offered for sale at that time.
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IMPORTANT NOTES: Two of the above noted genuine Norval Morrisseau paintings (click HERE & HERE) were acquired by Mr. Goyce Kakegamic from a private collection of Mr. Rolf Schneiders, Thunder Bay, Ontario and two others (click HERE & HERE) were acquired by Mr. Kakegamic from a private collection of Mr. Gary Lamont also of Thunder Bay, Ontario - who acquired the artworks directly from Norval Morrisseau. Also, it is worth mentioning that Mr. Kakegamic issued many 'Autenticity Statements' for paintings coming from the same sources (click HERE & HERE)... and/or click HERE & HERE to view other paintings sold at HODGINS Art Auctions Ltd. in Calgary, Alberta and currently offered for sale at KIJIJI (GTA) - both with 'Autenticity Statements' by Mr. Goyce Kakegamic.
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* - the above noted paintings which are currently offered for sale at http://toronto.kijiji.ca have inscriptions on the backs of the artworks identical to the inscriptions on paintings with Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) which Norval Morrisseau signed in 2002. For the artworks also coming from a private collection of Mr. Rolf Schneiders, Thunder Bay, Ontario (click HERE, HERE & HERE).
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>>> Reference posts:
- Great Anishinaabe/Woodland Artists (Part XVI) /Ref.: Goyce Kakegamic/,
- Honouring the Spirit of Copper Thunderbird (Part I),
- Understanding Art of Norval Morrisseau (Part I),
- Understanding Art of Norval Morrisseau (Part II),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part I),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part II),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part III),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part IV),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part V),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part VI),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part VII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part VIII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part IX),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part X),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XI),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XIII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XIV),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XV),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XVI),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XVII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XVIII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XIX),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XX),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXI),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXIII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXIV),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXV),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXVI),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXVII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World(Part XXVIII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXIX),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXX),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXXI),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXXII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Commercial Art Galleries Around the World (Part XXXIII),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part I),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part II),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part III),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part IV),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part V),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part VI),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part VIIa),
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part VIIb) &
- The Art of Norval Morrisseau in Galleries and Museums Around the World (Part VIII).
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* The acrylic painting on canvas in this post: "Title Unknown", © c. 1970's Norval Morrisseau - Exhibited at The Goyce Kakegamic Gallery in Thunder Bay, Ontario CANADA