The Art of Alex Janvier : His First Thirty Years, 1960-1990

Martin narrates Janvier's life and career, focusing on such topics as the difficulty of becoming established as a Native artist, Janvier's experience within governmental agencies devoted to Native affairs, and the shift to figuration as a political means. Houle examines the contemporary context for Janvier's work, exploring the issues of the use of Native art by contemporary artists, government legitimation of Native production, and Native spirituality. Biographical notes. Bibl. 4 p