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  • ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A. (1947-), RED EARTH, oil on panel, 8 ins x 10 ins; 20.3 cms x 25.4 cms
    Apr. 13, 2017

    ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A. (1947-), RED EARTH, oil on panel, 8 ins x 10 ins; 20.3 cms x 25.4 cms

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    ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A. (1947-)RED EARTHoil on panelsigned, titled and dated /08 8 ins x 10 ins; 20.3 cms x 25.4 cms Provenance:Private Collection, TorontoLiterature:Mark A. Cheetham, “The Transformative Abstraction of Robert Houle,” in Troubling Abstraction: Robert Houle, McMaster Art Gallery, Robert McLaughlin Gallery (Oshawa), September 2007, pages 41-55. Barry Ace and Sandra Dyck, “Robert Houle,” in Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts, 2015, Accessed 14 February, 2017, http://ggavma.canadacouncil.ca/archive/2015/winners/robert-houleAn Anishinaabe Saulteaux artist, curator and writer, Robert Houle works to define an aboriginal identity within the Canadian art scene. He combines native culture with European art techniques and has worked on bridging the gap between Aboriginal and Western histories for over 45 years. Houle’s mantra, “... we need to live in the present without forgetting specific cultural traditions...” resonates throughout his work, offering a contemporary response to colonization and its effects. In one of the most famous exhibitions at the National Gallery of Canada, “Land, Spirit, Power” (1992), he presented Kanata - a reworking of The Death of General Wolfe that spotlighted the crouching Native American to represent the importance of the Aboriginal Peoples in Canadian history. Similarly, the Paris/Ojibwa installation focused on the theme of disappearance - paying respect to the Ojibwa dancers who were aware of smallpox and the complete eradication of native tribes.  In 2015, Houle received the Governor General’s award for his creation of “...a distinctly Indigenous visual language.” Estimate: $1,500–2,000

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  • ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A., MORNING STAR, mixed media on board, 10 ins x 10 ins; 25.4 cms x 25.4 cms
    Nov. 03, 2016

    ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A., MORNING STAR, mixed media on board, 10 ins x 10 ins; 25.4 cms x 25.4 cms

    Est: -

    ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A.MORNING STARmixed media on boardsigned and dated ‘08; signed and titled on the reverse 10 ins x 10 ins; 25.4 cms x 25.4 cms Provenance:Private Collection, TorontoEstimate: $1,500–2,000

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  • ROBERT JAMES HOULE (NATIVE CANADIAN, 1947-), UNTITLED (FLAG), MIXED MEDIA (Watercolour & quill); SIGNED AND DATED ‘83 LOWER RIGHT (Image, 6” x 8”)
    Aug. 25, 2016

    ROBERT JAMES HOULE (NATIVE CANADIAN, 1947-), UNTITLED (FLAG), MIXED MEDIA (Watercolour & quill); SIGNED AND DATED ‘83 LOWER RIGHT (Image, 6” x 8”)

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    ROBERT JAMES HOULE (NATIVE CANADIAN, 1947-) UNTITLED (FLAG)MIXED MEDIA (Watercolour & quill); SIGNED AND DATED ‘83 LOWER RIGHT (Image, 6” x 8”)Estimate: $300—400

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  • ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A., A NEW SENTINEL, mixed media on paper, 61 ins x 28 ins; 154.9 cms x 71.1 cms
    Sep. 23, 2014

    ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A., A NEW SENTINEL, mixed media on paper, 61 ins x 28 ins; 154.9 cms x 71.1 cms

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    ROBERT HOULE, R.C.A.A NEW SENTINELmixed media on papersigned, titled, dated '90 and numbered 7/22 61 ins x 28 ins; 154.9 cms x 71.1 cms Note:Robert Houle has been active in the Canadian contemporary art scene since the mid 1970s, effectively bridging the gap between contemporary First Nations artists and the broader Canadian art scene. His powerful imagery stems from his personal experiences as a First Nations member of the Anishnabe Saulteaux community. Working with mixed media, Houle incorporates aspects of indigenous culture in the majority of his work. He explores the history of his people while addressing contemporary Canadian politics and often employs text and photographic elements in his large-scale works, as illustrated in A New Sentinel (1990). While recalling the names of various First Nations tribes through text, the coloured ribbons act as symbols of holy offerings used during traditional ceremonies. Houle's work is featured in many public and private collections worldwide including the National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa); the Art Gallery of Ontario; the Museum of Contemporary Art (Sydney); the Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris, and the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam). Having taught at the Ontario College of Art and Design for a number of years, Houle currently resides in Toronto, and is the co-chair of the Aboriginal Curatorial Collective and is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy.

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  • ROBERT HOULE, COMPOSITION II, 1987, mixed media on paper, 32 ins x 39.5 ins; 81.3 cms x 100.3 cms
    Mar. 04, 2014

    ROBERT HOULE, COMPOSITION II, 1987, mixed media on paper, 32 ins x 39.5 ins; 81.3 cms x 100.3 cms

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    ROBERT HOULECOMPOSITION II, 1987, mixed media on paper; signed and dated '87 32 ins x 39.5 ins; 81.3 cms x 100.3 cms Provenance: Gallery 400, TorontoPrivate Collection, OntarioNote: Born in Manitoba in 1947, the contemporary artist, curator and critic Robert Houle is recognized for his significant role in the recovery of aboriginal art in Canada and in the establishment of First Nations art in contemporary culture. Houle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University. He has been exhibiting in group and solo shows since the 1970s. He frequently draws on Western art conventions, while exploring the residual aspects of European colonization of First Nations people. In his haunting and powerful work, Houle often employs both text and photographic documents and reflects upon the interconnection of native spiritual practices and Catholicism. Houle, who is included in most major Canadian museums and galleries, presently resides in Toronto and teaches at the Ontario College of Art and Design.

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  • ROBERT HOULE, UNTITLED, 22" x 21.5" - 55 x 53.8 cm.
    Mar. 08, 2012

    ROBERT HOULE, UNTITLED, 22" x 21.5" - 55 x 53.8 cm.

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    ROBERT HOULE, UNTITLED, signed and dated '84, 22" x 21.5" - 55 x 53.8 cm.Provenance: Private Collection, Toronto.Note: Born in Manitoba in 1947, the contemporary artist, curator and critic Robert Houle is recognized for his significant role in the recovery of aboriginal art in Canada and in the establishment of First Nations art in contemporary culture. Houle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University. He has been exhibiting in group and solo shows since the 1970s. He frequently draws on Western art conventions, while exploring the residual aspects of European colonization of First Nations people. In his haunting and powerful work, Houle often employs both text and photographic documents and reflects upon the interconnection of native spiritual practices and Catholicism. Houle, who is included in most major Canadian museums and galleries, presently resides in Toronto and teaches at the Ontario College of Art and Design.

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