Ahchiouta’ah
Exhibition Description
Ahchiouta’ah, which means “maternal grandmother” in Wendat, is a technological installation created as a tribute to the artist’s grandmother and to the spiritual legacy of the elder women in her community.
A holographic image of a dancing nun is projected onto five large rotating fans. Like a ghostly apparition, she appears to hover in mid-air. Swept up in a trance, the nun blends elements of traditional powwow dances, appearing here and vanishing there—elusive and untouchable. The accompanying soundscape weaves together Indigenous and Christian sacred chants. Through subtle sound effects, the voice takes on a distinctive texture, reminiscent of the playful vocal distortions children create when speaking into a running fan.
By casting a gaze that is both critical and humorous on figures of the Christian religion—and on what they represent for the Wendat community and for the artist—Ahchiouta’ah becomes a powerful reflection of cultural métissage, leaving an indelible imprint.
Curated by Ariane Plante.
A co-presentation by Manif d’art and the Grand Théâtre de Québec.
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