Karl Chevrier: A Piece of Me
This exhibition explores the idea of “truthful sculpture”—art that captures the moment where creativity and vision meet reality. Using natural materials such as antlers, cedar, and birch, alongside reclaimed materials like aluminum cans, Chevrier’s work exists at the intersection of vision and reality, the natural world and human activity, the juncture of past, present, and future, all filtered through his personal perspective as an Indigenous elder, knowledge keeper, community worker, and artist.
August 4
This exhibition was generously sponsored by Alamos Gold Inc.
Biography
Karl Chevrier, a talented, accomplished contemporary artist and traditional craftsman from the Anishinaabe community of Timiskaming First Nation, compares his practice to birch bark canoe making and “everything that goes with it.” His works of art blend tradition and innovation, carry strong messages and reflect his renewed commitment to causes that are close to his heart, including identity, protection of the environment and mutual aid. Chevrier has a sensitive soul and is proud of his origins. His fondest wish is that his efforts, works and teachings serve as beacons for others who also follow a road to healing. Besides giving lectures and workshops promoting full autonomy, Chevrier opens the door of his workshop to all those seeking to learn : "I can only plant a seed; then it’s up to them to make it sprout, grow and bear fruit."
In 2024, he was awarded the title of Master of Living Traditions by the Quebec Council for Living Heritage.
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Run & Hide
Sculptor Karl Chevrier created Run & Hide as part of his healing journey connected to the legacy of residential schools. The artwork, set within the enchanted forest of Fort‑Témiscamingue Obadjiwan, is a way for him to reclaim his culture. The performance reflects the painful history of Indigenous children being taken from their families by authorities, bringing attention to this recent and tragic past.
Exhibition Photos
September 12