How to Raise a Ghost? >>> an ambitious research-creation project that explores the artist’s role in death, dying and memorial practices. Inspired by the Death Positive Movement, and the ancient practice of Momento Mori, the work seeks multi-perspectivism on the subject by engaging in death studies research, philosophical contemplation, collaborative practice, interviews and artistic inquiry. more information coming soon …
PHASE I:
with collaborator Nancy Sandercock, Los Angeles, CA (July 2019)
Phase I photos by Mia van Leeuwen & Nancy Sandercock
PHASE II:
with collaborators Ekida Laurie, Annie Martin, Andrew Stewart, Jorge Sandoval, Julia Wasilewski, Lethbridge, AB (Feb-March 2020)
Phase II photos by Amber Morrison, The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG)
PHASE III: How do you a raise a ghost during COVID-19, 2020?
A long-distance collaboration.
images by Nancy Sandercock & John Bellucci
