Talk:Tiko Kerr
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Early Life
Born in Edmonton Alberta Canada, the only child of George Kerr, a petroleum engineer, and Victoria Kerr, a school teacher.[1] Tiko Kerr planned to be a doctor but developed an artistic voice by filling sketchbooks and journals while visiting the world’s major art collections on his extensive world travels.[2][3] Kerr explored photography under Arthur Nishimura at the University of Calgary while studying Biology. He was mentored by Doris and Jack Shadbolt.[4]
Art Career
Kerr is recognized for his painting and social activism.[5][6][7]
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His work has been exhibited for three decades since his first solo exhibition at Buschlen Mowatt Gallery in 1988. He was Artist in Residence to the West End, Vancouver BC from 1994 to 1996, at the Brodsky Centre for Innovative Printmaking at Rutgers University, NJ, USA (2006) and Guest Artist at "Artists for Kids Outdoor Camp" for The Smith Foundation in North Vancouver, BC (2015). He painted in performance with Ballet British Columbia in 1994 and 2008 (with artist Alan Storey) in Vancouver and at The National Arts Centre in Ottawa (2008), designed sets for “Boy Wonder” Canada’s first full length, original 3 act ballet in collaboration with Vancouver New Music, Touchstone Theatre and Ballet British Columbia (1997).[8][9][10][11]
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Kerr was the featured biographical subject of Cue The Muse, an Emmy-nominated documentary series focused on artistic freethinkers and creative rebels.[12] [13]
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Other collaborations with organizations include The Vancouver Sun (2003 to 2013), Vancouver Opera ( 1994) (1996), Chor Leoni (2015).[14] [15]
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Kerr has been invited to speaking engagements in Princeton, NJ, USA (2006), Dresden, Germany (2007) and Tokyo, Japan (2008)
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He has participated actively in using his work for fundraising for arts, children’s, Native, health and housing issues for 30 years.[16][17] [18]
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Kerr’s work is in many private and corporate collections. [19]
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As an HIV/AIDS survivor he is known for his earlier advocacy of the use of experimental drugs against the disease.[20]Kerr was diagnosed as HIV positive in 1985. He is now free of the virus.[21] Since the late 1980s, he has been active in causes involving affordable housing and indigenous people.[6] Kerr is a resident of West End, Vancouver and a member of West End Neighbours, which campaigns for greater consultation regarding the city's Short Term Incentives for Rental programme.[22]
Selected Exhibitions
- 2017 Mythic Proportions, South Main Gallery, Vancouver B.C.[23]
- 2016 Body Language, South Main Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada[24]
- 2008 The Lazarus Tree, Winsor Gallery, Vancouver, B.C.[27]
- 1999 A Tribute to Jack Shadbolt, Bau-Xi Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
==Collections==
- Beedie Group, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, BC, Canada
- Harper Gray and Easton, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Intrawest, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Intrawest, Sandestin Fla, USA
- Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, California, USA
- Springbank Development Corporation, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Sylvia Hotel, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Smart and Biggar, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Vancouver General Hospital Permanent Collection, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Vancouver Sun, Vancouver, BC, Canada [28]
Residences
2015 Artists for Kids Summer Camp, Gordon Smith Gallery, North Vancouver, BC, Canada[29][30]
1994-96 Artist in Residence, West End Community Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada[31][32]
Rexb9 (talk) 12:54, 6 January 2018 (UTC)
References
- ^ [1] Arts Umbrella Article 09.25.2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [2] C.B.C Interview "The Past Is Personal | 2015 | retrieved, December 05 2017
- ^ [3] C.B.C Evening News | May 30, 2015 | Retrieved December 5, 2017
- ^ [4] Profile by Doris Shadbolt. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ Gallagher, Margaret (May 30, 2015). "Tiko Kerr's new exhibit 'The Past is Personal' reveals private works". CBC News. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ a b "Five things you probably don't know about Tiko Kerr". Vancouver Westender. May 10, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ Gallagher, Margaret (May 30, 2015). "Tiko Kerr's new exhibit 'The Past is Personal' reveals private works". CBC News. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ [5]Three Visible Poems (Painting in performance) with Ballet British Columbia, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Canada and National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON Ballet Bc Wonderboy 1994 Retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ [6] Eastside Culture Crawl Arts Festival November 16 - 19 2017
- ^ [7] South Main Gallery, Artist in Residence, Exhibitions, Collections
- ^ [8] Artists For Kids 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [9] Georgia Straight article, Cue The Muse - airs on C.B.C. 29.08.2012. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [10] IMDB listing for C.B.C. Cue The Muse. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [11]Calgary Herald article by Wayne Leidenfrost: Kerr;s Art of the Sun Run 12.11.2013 Retrieved November 15, 2017
- ^ [12]Chor Leoni Men's Choir Presents | Vancouver, BC, Canada | October 27, 2015 | Retrieved December 5, 2017
- ^ [13]Arts Unbrella Children's Program Retrieved November 15, 2017
- ^ [14] Vancouver Sun: Tiko Kerr Paints Sun Run 11.12.2013 Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [15] The Westender article: "affordable housing and Indigenous issues" 10.05.2016
- ^ [16] Bezanson Art listings. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ Griffin, Kevin (January 13, 2017). "ART SEEN: Tiko Kerr reinvents himself with new work and Instagram". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ Chan, Cheryl (October 20, 2012). "Tiko Kerr: Experimental drugs saved this 'old dog'". The Province. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ Scallan, Niamh (July 19, 2010). "West End group to city: more communication needed". The Tyee. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
- ^ [17] Westender article by Veronica MacKillop: New Tiko Kerr Exhibition - 07.04.2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [18]Painting and collage by Tiko Kerr. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [19] Kerr's new exhibit reveals private works. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [20] David Robinson Exhibition announcement 04.05.2015. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [21] Vancouver Sun | Written by Kevin Griffin March 29, 2008 | Retrieved December 6, 2017
- ^ [22] Tiko Kerr paints the Vancouver Sun Run | Vancouver Sun | 12.11.2013. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [23]Artists for kids Summer Camp. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [24]Retrieved December 4, 2017
- ^ [25] Tiko Kerr, artist in residence, St. John's Church | May 19, 2011. Retrieved November 14, 2017
- ^ [26] Tiko Kerr, Artist in Residence, West End Community Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada: Author Johnathan Cohen | 05.09.2012 | IPERNITY | Retrieved December 4, 2017
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