Whess Harman

Whess Harman
Born	Prince Rupert, BC
Education	Bachelor of Fine Arts
Alma mater	Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Website	https://www.whessharman.com

Whess Harman is a Canadian artist and curator based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Biography

Whess Harman is a trans/non-binary person from the Carrier Wit'at Nation (known under Canadian government as part of the Lake Babine Nation), born in what is known as Prince Rupert, BC. ^{[1] [2]} In 2014, Harman obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. ^[3]

Career

Whess Harman is a multidisciplinary artist. Much of their work uses humour or wordplay, and references their Indigenous existence and heritage, as well as their involvement in the punk music scene. ^[4] One of Harman's most comprehensive current projects is Together Apart. ^[5]

In 2020, Harman designed a "Land Back" sewn patch. It was used in a collaboration with musical group The Halluci Nation as the cover for a song with the same title. ^{[6] [ better source needed ]}

In January 2021, Harman was announced as the new Curator for grunt gallery, after having been involved with grunt as a curatorial assistant. ^{[7] [ better source needed ]}

References

1. "Whess Harman | www.g101.ca". g101.ca. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
2. "first nations | grunt gallery". grunt.ca. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
3. Website, Emily Carr University; Communications, Emily Carr; Canada (2019-10-15). "indingenous artists only exhibition event". www.ecuad.ca. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
4. Wrinch, Jasper D. (16 June 2019). "Whess Harman". CiTR Discorder Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
5. "Together Apart, Queer Indigeneities". C Magazine Issue 143 Page 63. 2019-09-15. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
6. Moscufo, Michela. "For These Indigenous Artists 'Land Back' Is Both A Political Message And A Fundraising Opportunity". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
7. Huard, Adrienne. "A Conversation with Whess Harman, the New Curator at grunt gallery – Canadian Art". canadianart.ca. Retrieved 2021-03-24.