A portal into the brilliant imagination of legendary Denesuline painter, the late Alex Janvier
Step into a vibrant universe of flowing colours connecting our spirits to the cosmos and all of creation through the art of the late Alex Janvier (1935-2024). A trailblazer in contemporary Indigenous art, Janvier’s signature visual language refused to be boxed in by the traditional frame of the gallery. Honouring his legacy and artistic approach, Soul Symphony – The Art of Alex Janvier frees his work to flow and embrace audiences in a stunning 360-degree domed projection. Through immersive storytelling movement, nature, art, and limitless imagination merge with never heard before recordings from the great painter himself.
Celebrated around the world, Janvier has received many accolades, including the Order of Canada. One of his most notable pieces of art is Morning Star- Gambeh Then’ which prominently adorns the 418 square metres (4,500 square feet) domed ceiling of the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Qc. Janvier has used his platform as an artist to advocate for Indigenous rights and bring attention to colonial traumas faced by Indigenous People in Canada. A prolific artist to the very end, Janvier created art everyday until he passed away peacefully in his home at age 89. His legacy continues on through his artwork and through the many generations of artists he inspired over his career which spanned more than five decades.
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Artiste: Alex Janvier
Réalisateur: Bernard Duguay- Lucion
Écrit et conçu par: Janvier Gallery
Administrateurs en chef: Jill Janvier & Tyesha John
Équipe créative: Brett Janvier, Jacqueline Janvier, Tricia Janvier, Talia John, Tyesha John, Talon John, Jill Janvier, Elsie Winnipeg, Bernard Duguay & Sebbe Joly
Consultants artistiques et narratifs: Greg A. Hill, Carol Crowe Diane Chaperon-Lor, Lee-Ann Martin & Michelle Lavallee
Gardiens de la langue et des récits dénésulines: Agnes Gendron, Lynda Mi noose & Thomas Piche
Personnes interviewées: Alex Janvier, Harold Reimer, Greg A. Hill, Tricia Janvier, Duane Janvier & Jill Janvier
Éditeur: Bernard Duguay
Directeur artistique et designer motion: Sebbe Joly
Modélisation 3D: Maxime Giraudeau & Benjamin Broche
Musique originale et design sonore: Raphael Reed & Jesse Gnaedinger
Concepteur de décors et accessoires: Juliette Sarrazin
Directeur de la photographie : Dominic St-Amant
Photographie de plateau: Damian Abrahams
Images et sons supplémentaires : Damian Abrahams, lndigital Media Dominic St-Amant, Phosphen & Janvier Gallery
Photographies et vidéos d’archives: Bluefish Studios, CLFN Lands Department, Damian Abrahams, Edmonton Journal, Indigenous Tourism Alberta, Jeff Nash/Edmonton Oilers, Aaron Pierre, Kim Griffiths, Janice Ryan, Abdul Malik, Mosaika, Janvier Gallery, Images Studios, Tricia Janvier & Jill Janvier
Traduction dénée: Lynda Mi noose & Denesuline Cold Lake First Nations
Régisseurs: Brett Janvier, Dayshen Janvier, Tricia Janvier, Talia John, Tyesha John & Harold Reimer
Modèles: Alex Janvier, Austin Janvier, Azara Janvier, Dayshen Janvier, Jacqueline Janvier, Jill Janvier, Kalea Janvier, Talia John, Tricia Janvier & Tyesha John
Tambours dénés: Duane Janvier & Cold Lake First Nations
Responsable de l’équipement: Harold Reimer
Responsable administratif / comptabilité: Jill Janvier
Producteur délégué: Claude Gagnon
Nous souhaitons remercier
Legal MTL Aikins Drew Lafond
Me Yves Papa, Consortium tPIICC
Film tourné sur les terres des Premières Nations de Cold Lake, territoire du Traité
Cold Lake First Nations
Les membres de la communauté des Premières Nations de Cold Lake pour leurs retours et leur soutien tout au long de ce projet
lndigital Media
Finning Canada
Ralf & Roz Halbert, qui ont soutenu la restauration de « Morning Star » et son interprétation
The Canadian Museum of History
Une sincère note de gratitude à nos sponsors les plus généreux
The Canada Council for the Arts
Finning Canada Janvier Mural and Fine Arts Ltd.
Alex Janvier
Canadian Indigenous Artist and Muralist (1935 – 2024)
Alex Janvier is a world-renowned Canadian Indigenous Artist from Treaty 6 territory, Alberta, Canada. His vibrant colours and distinctive lines tell you stories about his unique culture and life experiences. Alex is often known as a muralist as he has many commissioned works in public institutions across Canada.
Alex has participated in many National and International exhibitions for several decades now. Alex has graciously garnered many accolades and recognitions from various organizations as a pioneer of Indigenous Modernist Art in Canada.
Alex peacefully passed away at the age of 89. He painted almost everyday.
Janvier Gallery on the Cold Lake First Nations 149B, is the preeminent location to find available original paintings, limited edition prints, and other art products by Alex Janvier.
Bernard Duguay
Director (Lucion)
Bernard is a happy blend of rigour and creativity.
His career has taken him to positions as director, artistic director and set designer for numerous cultural, museum and corporate events.
In 2000, he founded the multimedia production company Lucion Média, a studio that quickly became a source of inspiration and a creative hub for many new media artists and directors.
His sensibility: integrating artisans capable of producing works of high artistic value.
His signature: a gentle blend of poetry and technology.