Thanks to: Christopher Régimbal

2010, HDV, 4'23", looped

A sweeping 360-degree crane shot at the majestic vista where Tom Thomson painted his iconic Jack Pine (1916-1917.) Far more cumbersome than a paint box, the crane literally clashes with the subject with slapstick intensity. An affectionate critique of the ineradicable Canadian landscape genre, and a humourous look at the ways it is incompatible with the tools of contemporary art-making.

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Northern River, 8' Camera Crane

2010, Digital Photo.

A companion piece to Jack Pine, 8' Camera Crane, this still photo shows the camera and crane hopelessly entangled in a restricting, claustrophobic scene reminiscent of Tom Thomson's Northern River, (1914-1915.)

Canoe Lake Water Cooler

2011, Water dispenser, unfiltered lake water, cups, warning label.

An unsettling offer in the form of free water from Canoe Lake, wherein Tom Thomson met his early demise. A warning label describes the possible dangers of drinking unfiltered lake water, framing the 'nature' contained within the jug as hazardous, even sinister.

This cooler dispenses unfiltered water from Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park.
Gallery visitors are welcome to consume it at their own risk.

Warning:
Some lake water is known to contain waterborne pathogens such as:

Bacteria, (E. coli, Cholera, Botulism, Campylobacter, etc.)
Protozoa including Cryptosporidium and Giardia (the cause of Giardiasis or "Beaver Fever.")
Parasites such as Schistosomiasis and Roundworm.
Viruses like Hepatitis A and E, Enterovirus, Rotavirus, Norwalk, Polio, etc. These can be present in any water contaminated by human waste.
This water may contain waterborne Particulate such as sand, silt and organic sediment. It has not been treated for possible Toxic Pollutants such as Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, Pesticides, Solvents and PCBs.

Consult your physician before drinking and if you experience any ill-effects after consumption.