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Jason Baerg

Published on September 27, 2012
Jason Baerg, an artist in drawing, painting and new media opened the Pitos Waskochepayis (Alternate Electricity) festival at the Mann Art Gallery with a talk about his work on Thursday night. The festival was a collaboration of artists interpreting and celebrating the theme of two spirited and queer culture, especially in relation to indigenous people. The Indigenous People Artist Collective (IPAC) presented Pitos Waskochepayis. Baerg, originally from Prince Albert, now lives in Toronto and travels internationally as an artist. He returned home to begin touring with his newest installation, called Running 2from Home, which pulls largely from the tension generated by people’s affection for and fear of their roots, their home
Herald photo by KJ Dakin

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