Cameron Kerr in Conversation with Patrik Andersson and Jackie Wong

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Exhibiting artist Cameron Kerr will be joined by curator Jackie Wong and scholar Patrik Andersson to delve into his artistic practice and the thematic underpinnings of his work showcased in Prevailing Landscapes. This conversation offers an exploration of Kerr’s creative methodology, providing an understanding of the narratives embedded within his sculptures. Gain insights into Kerr’s artistic vision and the narratives that inform his work. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with these three visionaries.

About Cameron Kerr
Cameron Kerr (Canadian, b. 1974) was born in Campbell River, BC. He attended North Island College from 1993 to 1994, studying drawing and sculpture. He studied marble sculpture and carving at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara, Italy, between 1995 and 1997. Kerr lives and works in Vancouver, BC. He received a BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in 2007 and an MFA from the University of British Columbia in 2019. His practice is concerned with the built and natural environment. He had a solo exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery in 2002 entitled “Humanity.” His work is included in several private and public art collections across Canada, the USA, and Europe.

About Jackie Wong
Jackie Wong is a Canadian artist and curator who works in the mediums of photography, painting, and ceramics. Born and raised in Vancouver BC, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Art and Education from the University of British Columbia, and a diploma in Photography from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Wong has curated exhibitions which have been shown throughout Canada, including “site unseen: Mural of Merging Voices” at the West Vancouver Art Museum, the Harmony Arts Festival and the Museum of Northern BC, and “SD45 One” at the West Vancouver Art Museum.

About Patrik Andersson
Patrik Andersson is Associate Professor at Emily Carr University of Art & Design. He has curated exhibitions locally and internationally and operates Trapp Projects, an independent curatorial platform founded in 1997. His publications include “Niki de Saint Phalle’s Killing Game: Happenings, Performance and Theatre” (Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2014), “Inner and Outer Space: Rethinking Movement in Art” (Moderna Museet, Stockholm, 2017); and “Hitting the Nail on the Head: Rodney Graham’s Impressionist Games” (Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts, Newcastle, 2017). Recent exhibitions curated include “Teeth, Loan and Trust Company, Consolidated” (Griffin Art Projects, 2022), “Out of Control: The Concrete Art of Skateboarding” (Audain Art Museum, 2022), “Parvin Peivandi: Figures and Folds,” “Skatebreak: Andy Anderson, Christian and Benny Zenga,” and “Contra-Band” (Trapp Projects, 2023).