Dawn and I did a research platform on Bill Reid. We choose Bill Reid because we though our students would be able to experience his art either by looking at his banners at UNBC Admin. building as a field trip or if they are from a more affluent neighbourhood at the Vancouver Airport. We found some interesting videos on Bill Reid that were short and user friendly. Check out this NFB film : http:///www3.nfb.ca/enclasse/doclens/visau/index.php?mode+theme&theme=30660&language=english It is a good choice for an elementary classroom as it is only 2 minutes long, and it is a primary source since Bill Reid offers his views on carving and his source of inspiration. He introduces the 2 world views which could be used as a great starting off point for some interesting class discussions. One of our research questions " How did Bill Reid learn about Haida art traditions" looked at how Bill Reid learned to be a Haida master artist. I like this question as it gets students to understand that you learn to be an artist and it takes time, attention to detail and love of a material and enquiring mind. A bonus: here is a picture of his jewellery which started his career.
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Thanks for sharing the link/video, Leisbet! I can't wait to see your research platform! I love Bill Reid's art work. I've seen his sculptures at the Museum of Anthropology and the Vancouver airport, but I haven't been to the Bill Reid Gallery yet. I plan to visit it in December!
My mom told me that she met Bill Reid in the hospital that she used to work at (a long time ago).
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