Installation view at the Owens Art Gallery, Sackville, 2007.
Photo: Roger Smith, courtesy of the Owens Art Gallery, Sackville and Birch Contemporary, Toronto
“The Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts were established 15 years ago to recognize Canada's leading visual artists and arts supporters," said governor General David Johnston. Every year, up to seven artists are recognized for their artistic talents, with an extra prize for “exceptional contribution to the visual arts and contemporary media.” Each will receive a cash prize of $25,000.
The 2015 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts winners:
Louise Déry, curator, Montreal (Outstanding Contribution Award)
Paul McClure, jewellery artist, Toronto (Saidye Bronfman Award)
Robert Houle, visual artist, Toronto
Micah Lexier, visual artist, Toronto
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, media artist, Montreal
Sandra Meigs, painter, Victoria
Rober Racine, visual artist, writer and composer, Montreal
Reva Stone, new media artist, Winnipeg
Thumbnail: Conte crépusculaire, visual and lyrical tale by David Altmejd and Pierre Lapointe, 2011, Galerie de l’UQAM, artistic direction: Louise Déry.
Photo: ©Pascal Grandmaison, Galerie de l’UQAM
