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Dempsey Bob : in his own voice  Cover Image Book Book

Dempsey Bob : in his own voice / Dempsey Bob ; edited by Sarah Milroy.

Bob, Dempsey, 1948- (author,, artist.). Milroy, Sarah, (editor.). Audain Art Museum, (issuing body,, host institution.). McMichael Canadian Art Collection, (issuing body,, host institution.).

Summary:

Based on the first full-scale solo museum exhibition and drawing from extensive interviews with the artist, this book presents the story of Dempsey Bob's life told his own way, including extensive and intimate reflections on the creation of particular works. Gorgeous photographs of the artworks, which are drawn from key private and public collections in Canada, the US and beyond, are supplemented with material from his sketchbooks to create a vivid portrait of the creative process.

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  • ISBN: 9781773271613
  • Physical Description: 212 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm
  • Publisher: Vancouver : Figure 1, [2022]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Audain Art Museum."
"McMichael Canadian Art Collection D'art Canadien."
"Published on the occasion of the exhibition Wolves: the Art of Dempsey Bob"--Colophon.
Subject: Bob, Dempsey, 1948-
Tahltan wood-carving.
Tlingit wood-carving.
Indigenous art.
Genre: Autobiographies.
Topic Heading: Indigenous.

Available copies

  • 13 of 14 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Terrace Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Terrace Public Library 736.4 BOB (Text) 35151001143080 Adult Non-fiction Volume hold Available -
Terrace Public Library TC 736.4 BOB (Text) 35151001143072 Terrace Collection Not holdable Available -

Summary: Based on the first full-scale solo museum exhibition and drawing from extensive interviews with the artist, this book presents the story of Dempsey Bob's life told his own way, including extensive and intimate reflections on the creation of particular works. Gorgeous photographs of the artworks, which are drawn from key private and public collections in Canada, the US and beyond, are supplemented with material from his sketchbooks to create a vivid portrait of the creative process.

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