Zoe Cire
Vancouver, BC
Artist Statement
As an interdisciplinary painter, I work to project the notion of kin and memory while emphasizing a relatable sense of place and time. My paintings are reminiscent of many seasons spent within what is known to me as the bush. The bush exists purely as forested land- where human life and ecological life are interdependent. My work has interdependency between material and subject, accentuating a realm of familiarity. I utilize unconventional materials to paint on, such as tarps. Tarps are semiotically loaded with association, often that of utilitarian use correlating with bush life. The melding of man and nature creates an intimate resurgence of indigeneity.Recalling forms of shelter and that of a tool, tarps are multifunctional and integral in catalyzing an experience.The entirety of the vision though completed by the viewer still returns to the Indigenous landscape and presentness.
Inquiry - zoecire@hotmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zoeanncardinalcire/
Education
2020. Cree Language Studies, Pacific Association for First Nations Women, Vancouver
2019. Bachelor of Visual Arts, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver
2019. Minor in Curatorial Studies, Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver
2015. Highschool Diploma, Ponoka Secondary Campus, Ponoka, Alberta
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2019. Berrypicker, South Main Gallery, Vancouver
Selected Group Exhibitions
2019. ECUAD BFA Graduate Show, Libby Leshgold Gallery, Vancouver
2019. The Other Show 5677 Great Northern Way, Vancouver Alternative Grad Show
2019. The Hands Talk (Aboriginal Student Exhibition), Michael O’ Brien Exhibition Commons, Vancouver
2019. TRADITION (tsyθ): Reality, Allegory, Dimension (for Talking Stick Festival), The Roundhouse Centre, Vancouver
2018. Sháman’stut (Aboriginal Student Exhibition), Michael O’ Brien Exhibition Commons, Vancouver
2017. Reforming (Aboriginal Student Exhibition), Concourse Gallery, Vancouver
2016. Foundation Year Exhibition Concourse Gallery, Vancouver
2015. Teen Summer Program Exhibition Concourse Gallery, Vancouver
Collective Projects
2019-20. Frame Sovereignty Collective (Partnership with ECUAD Material Matters Lab)
Curatorial Projects
2019. The Hands Talk, Michael O’ Brien Exhibition Commons, Vancouver
Awards and Scholarships
2019. Vancouver Art Attack Award
2019. ECUAD Award for Community Engagement (Honourable mention)
2019. BMO 1st Art! Award (Nomination)
2018-19. Rupertsland Institute Scholarship
2018. Ian Gillespie Aboriginal Scholarship
2018. Wilhelmina + Herbert Craner Bursary
2018. Elsie Boone Foundation Award
2018. CIBC Foundation Aboriginal Award
2018. Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards - White Buffalo Award Fund
2017. Opus Bursary
2017, ECUAD First Nations Foundation Award
2017. Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards - The CIBC Achievement Awards
2016. CIBC Foundation Aboriginal Award
2016. Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards - Canadian Heritage Award
2015. CIBC Foundation Aboriginal Award
2015. Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards
Work Experience, Community Involvement, and Committee Membership
2020. Costume Fabricator, Spotted Fawn Productions
2019. Costume Fabricator, Spotted Fawn Productions
2019.Research and Fabricating Assistant, Mark Igloliorte
2019. Committee Member, Emily Carr Faculty of Art Hiring Committee
2019. Committee Member, Emily Carr Indigenous Hiring Committee
2019. Aboriginal Gathering Place Monitor, ECUAD