Lotting for Seahawk Auction Item Number: 3180/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Large format colour photograph of a scene showing three people processing a large collection of First Nations objects into lots, in preparation for an auction. The objects (mainly from the Northwest Coast, some from other First Nations groups) surround the table where the people are working on all sides. Many objects are on the floor, others are on shelves and some are on the table. The two men sit behind a long table, one with a laptop. A woman stands at the right of one man, also behind the table. Edition 1 of 3. Photograph is mounted in a large frame.

Specific Techniques

Archival dye pigment print (Epson K3 archival inks); Epson Premium Luster 260 g paper. Wood frame made in Italy; Coroplast backing; UV Plexiglas window.

Narrative

The framed photograph was exhibited at the Vancouver Art Gallery September 26, 2015 to January 31, 2016. The artist statement for the exhibition was: "Vancouver-based artist Christos Dikeakos considers the economic and cultural values involved in transactions of Northwest Coast art. This series of photographs produced over the last six years portrays collectors, entrepreneurs and artists captured in acts of assessment, exchange or contemplation of these evocative objects."

Item History

What

Name
Lotting for Seahawk Auction
Identification Number
3180/1
Type of Item
photograph
Frame
height 156.4 cm, width 191.9 cm, depth 5.7 cm
Image
height 150.0 cm, width 185.4 cm

Who

Culture
Canadian
Creator
Christos Dikeakos (Maker)
Previous Owner
Big Apple Ranch
Received from
Big Apple Ranch (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

When

Creation Date
during 2015
Ownership Date
before June 22, 2016
Acquisition Date
on June 22, 2016

Other

Item Classes
works on paper
Condition
excellent
Accession Number
3180/0001