Artist Talk + Zine Workshop with Laura Grier

Both the talk and workshop are FREE and open to everyone! 
Drop-ins are welcome and encouraged.

About Laura Grier:
Laura Grier is a Sahtu Délı̨nę First Nations artist and printmaker, born in Somba ké (Yellowknife) and currently based in Alberta. Their work utilizes traditional print mediums to explore themes of Indigeneity, language, relational ontologies, and urban displacement, while embodying inherent Dene spirituality. Laura draws inspiration from the dynamism of Indigenous art practices, employing printmaking as a tool for resistance, refusal, and reflexivity. They hold a BFA from NSCADU (K'jipuktuk) and an MFA from OCAD University (Tkaronto), and are currently pursuing a PhD at York University. Laura's work has been exhibited at various prestigious galleries, including The Art Gallery of Guelph and The Robert McLaughlin Gallery. They have received numerous grants and awards, including support from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and the Canada Council for the Arts.

About the Workshop:
Following her talk, Laura will lead a zine-making workshop where she will share examples of her artwork and half-page zines. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own mini zines by collaging relief prints, misprints, scrap paper, old magazines, and stickers.

All participants will receive a black-and-white copy of Laura's recent zine, The Indigenous Artist’s Survival Guide to Art School.

The event is by Suzie Smith, Assistant Professor and supported by the School of Art Visiting Speakers Fund.