Ice Follies 2008

Christine Charette and Jeremy Bean, Rewind in Fast Forward, 2008

Materials: Wood, Plexiglass, found objects, and mannequin

The ice hut Christine Charertte and Jeremy Bean created for the Ice Follies 2008 Biennial consisted of a wooden representation of a crystalline mound, a pod frozen in time, and a figure in silhouette. Inside, the structure explores found mini-exhibits sealed in niches and creches myth, historical artifacts, and the wonder of discovery. The display cubes are packed with relics from different eras, remarkable objects, without rhyme or reason, a sort of collection trying to make sense of earth’s human and imagined past.

Artist Bio:

Christine Charette is a process-oriented artist who manipulates pop culture artifacts, i. e. found objects, drawings, low-tech printing materials, and fabrics to create myths and stories. Collaborator, Jeremy Bean is a builder and artist living in North Bay. He is extremely influenced by architectural accidents and makes holistic structures that reflect his awareness of global power systems. Charette lives and works in North Bay, Ontario with her two daughters, Charlotte and Cheyenne. Her art practice includes mixed media, collage, fabric art, installation, video and painting. She is presently working on her bachelor of arts degree at Nipissing University.