S2E03 Art and Engineering with Dr. Troy Ouellette

2021-06-16

Today's interview is with Troy Ouellette, an Assistant Professor with the Department of Visual Arts, where he specializes in assemblage theory, technology and conceptual art. Our wide-ranging conversation explores the multi-disciplinary nature of assemblage and conceptual art, touching on the environment, politics, trade, gardening, and the Bauhaus art movement. Troy discusses some of his recent pieces exhibited at the Embassy Cultural House in London, Ont., as well as his current project looking at art and disability. We also learn about the co...

Today's interview is with Troy Ouellette, an Assistant Professor with the Department of Visual Arts, where he specializes in assemblage theory, technology and conceptual art.

Our wide-ranging conversation explores the multi-disciplinary nature of assemblage and conceptual art, touching on the environment, politics, trade, gardening, and the Bauhaus art movement. Troy discusses some of his recent pieces exhibited at the Embassy Cultural House in London, Ont., as well as his current project looking at art and disability. We also learn about the course Troy will be teaching as part of Brock's new engineering program.

Note: Troy's podcast Media, Art, Other, is now available in Brock's Digital Repository. The podcast series explores media arts, race, class, Indigeneity, identity politics, and disability arts.

Links

Troy Ouellette website

Media, Art, Other

Embassy Cultural House-- Troy Ouellette

Brock University Department of Visual Arts

Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

Brock University Engineering

Artists Mentioned

Manuel DeLanda (assemblage artist)

Adrian Piper (conceptual artist)

Louise Lawler (conceptual artist)

Robert Barry (conceptual artist)