YORKTON – On display at the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery until March 1 is Saskatchewan artist Tim Moore's "Remainder," a collection of work spanning 20 years.
Moore told Â鶹ÊÓƵ.ca by email that he has created three major bodies of work during his time as an artist. Those works include "Hybrid," "Race Day" and "Erasure."
"'Remainder' - is something that is 'left over' or 'remaining.' The part that is left after the other parts have gone, been used or been taken away," said Moore of the exhibition on display at the GDAG.
"Hybrid" features rough, handmade creations using everyday objects and untold stories of racism, mixed-race identities and settler/Indigenous relations. "Race Day" uses horse racing as a metaphor to explore the complex and contentious nature of Métis identity in Canada. "Erasure" was commissioned for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and symbolizes loss and resilience from Métis displacement, scrip loss and residential school impact.
Moore, who was raised in Prince Albert and is a member of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, studied art at Okanagan University College in Penticton, B.C. He specializes in painting, collage and mixed media sculpture.
His work has appeared in numerous exhibitions, both solo and group, including the 2020 Western Canadian Biennale, Borderlines at the Remai Gallery in Saskatoon, the notable Li Salay exhibition of contemporary Métis artists at the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton in 2018 and Another Day at the Races at the Langham Cultural Society in Kaslo, B.C., in 2017. In 2026, his work will be part of the group exhibition COLLAGE at the Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery in Nelson, B.C.
Moore's artistic journey is deeply rooted in exploring the forces that have shaped his family's history and continue to inform the present experiences of contemporary Indigenous people.
"My artistic narrative focuses on Métis identity and the current issues facing our communities," said Moore.
"I believe society's perception of Indigenous people is crucial. The intention of my work is to make contemporary art relatable and accessible to the public especially young Indigenous people and artists," said Moore.
Moore said his work also aims to engage a broader audience that is becoming more aware of the gaps in Canada's history including the enduring impacts of historical oppression and the resilience born from it.
