Jennifer Wiebe

4.49 We the People (Paper)

Jennifer Wiebe – Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Abstract:

This paper is an exploration through artworks of the polarization of the United States of America. The exhibition entitled Election Party/Fête Èlectoral (5–10 November, 2024) was held in Montreal, QC Canada, geographically close to the international border between Canada and the U.S. This paper is an invitation to consider polarization and unity – with artwork as a medium for dialogue. Examples of polarizing subjects and contexts will be considered and invited from participants during the opportunity for discussion.

13.19 SOS (Artwork)

Jennifer Wiebe – Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Abstract:

Signalling S-O-S from Canada to the United States on 5 November 2024, while facing the projected interactive electoral college map of the U.S. This performative gesture is part of Election Party (Fête Électoral), a solo show at Atelier Galerie 2112, Montréal, Quebec, Canada (Nov 5-11, 2024). Jennifer Wiebe is a doctoral student in Art Education at Concordia University.  She explores themes of language and communication, mapping and materiality through her dual identity as a U.S. and Canadian citizen.