Todd Gronsdahl: The Saskatchewan Maritime Museum
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Art Gallery of Regina 2420 Elphinstone St, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan S4T 3N9
Todd Gronsdahl, "The Saskatchewan Maritime Museum," 2019
installation view at the Kenderdine Art Gallery, photo courtesy of the artist
Opening reception with artist-led exhibition walk-through: December 12, 2019, 7:30 PM
Taking the form of a faux museum, Todd Gronsdahl's The Saskatchewan Maritime Museum imagines Saskatchewan's waterways as a wellspring of eccentric invention and exploration. The Saskatchewan Maritime Museum exposes the untrustworthy nature of all histories while humorously observing how military infrastructure and sport are used to assert political identity and nationhood. Gronsdahl's choice of materials — his sculptures often include recycled wood and duct tape — signal his kinship to the countless bricoleurs and gadget-makers toiling in sheds and barns across the province. Ultimately, The Saskatchewan Maritime Museum is an invitation to dream of an alternate history that celebrates creation and collectivism.