Episode 138 with Ange Loft on Multidisciplinary Art and Theater: An Exploratory Journey with the Artist

Rue Atateken

Discover Ange Loft's fascinating journey in the "Multidisciplinary Art and Theatre: A Deep Exploration" episode of our podcast. Delve deep into Loft's childhood in Kahnawake, through her work at Turtle Island Theatre Company, to her devotion to professional theater. The guest reveals how multidisciplinary art has shaped her life and directed her path towards diverse art forms.

Learn about Loft's explorations into Indigenous theater in Toronto, her multidisciplinary artistic innovations blending theater, visual art, and performance, and her artistic commitment to authentic representation in the arts. Listen as our guest discusses the challenges and joys of working in community art, and how to navigate such a dynamic and evolving field.

The artist also discusses the importance of history and representation in art, including the representation of indigeneity, related expectations and pressures, and how she managed to create artwork based on her true identity. The program concludes with a reflection on her work with the Canadian Centre for Architecture, exploring urban history and archaeology, as well as her work building bridges between the Mohawk and Wendat peoples.

Discover her incredible journey, an innovative and profound exploration of the history, culture, and art of Quebec's Indigenous peoples.