Ice Follies 2025
February 7th - 21st, 2025THEME: OZHAASHIKWAA (THE ICE IS SLIPPERY)
There is slippery ice; extra care and consideration is needed. Travelling and moving forward is difficult; the conditions are unsteady. The terrain ahead demands resilience and adaptability as the path forward remains uncertain.
Andrew Ackerman and Nipissing University Fine Arts Students, 2025
For Ice Follies 2025, Andrew Ackerman will once again work with his sculpture students to create a new installation for the festival. Andrew is an Associate Professor in the Fine Arts/Visual Arts program at Nipissing University, where he teaches courses in sculpture, interdisciplinary studio practice, drawing, painting, and anatomy. He holds a BFA from York University and an MFA from the New York Academy of Art.
Artist Bio:
Andrew Ackerman has been a dedicated contributor to multiple editions of the Ice Follies Festival, consistently delivering compelling works that resonate with audiences. His expertise in sculpture and site-specific installations allows him to craft pieces that deeply engage both local and international viewers. Andrew’s practice explores the human condition, the corporeal body, and place-making, employing a range of techniques from modeling and casting to wood and metal fabrication.
Ackerman’s exhibitions span both national and international venues, including Martha Street Studio (Winnipeg, MB), the Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (Gimpo-Si, Gyeonnggi, South Korea), the International Conference on Residency Education (Halifax, NS), the Alberta Craft Council (Edmonton, AB), and the Santa Paula Museum of Fine Art (Santa Paula, CA). As an Associate Professor in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Nipissing University, he also imparts his knowledge through courses in drawing, sculpture, and interdisciplinary studio practice.
Social Links:
Instagram: Andrew Ackerman Studio
Nipissing University Profile: Andrew Ackerman (Nipissing University)