Events & Gatherings

In Focus: Robert’s Paintings

In Focus: Shelley Niro brings together a selection of six feature films from filmmaker and artist Shelley Niro in conjunction with her retrospective Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch. This exhibition is on view in Remai Modern’s Marquee Gallery from April to September.

Friday, July 4, 7 PM
Film: Robert’s Paintings
Director: Shelley Niro
Year: 2011
Runtime: 52 minutes
Country: Canada
Rating: N/R

Robert’s Paintings is about artist Robert Houle. Like many of his generation, Houle was schooled in the residential school system. He expressively talks about his experiences there. He has created a body of work encapsulating his memories from childhood. As an adult and teacher, he uses this opportunity to give witness to his life and the many others who passed through the corridors of what is now known as Canada’s shame.

In the film we meet friends and family who share stories about Robert and what his paintings mean to them. This film is about not forgetting and contributing to the collective memory of a nation. It is a celebration.

This screening of Robert’s Paintings is free and open to the public.

Special thanks to VTape for assisting with this screening.