Riopelle
1984
27 min
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The paintings of Jean-Paul Riopelle are known around the world. But the painter himself remains private, inaccessible. This documentary attempts to learn more about the man behind the artist, the creative genius behind the work. As we follow him in his day-to-day activities, we see him working in his studio, relaxing with his friends, attending an exhibition of his paintings, and hunting and fishing in the heart of the Quebec wilderness--a source of deep and continuing inspiration for him.
Details
The paintings of Jean-Paul Riopelle are known around the world. But the painter himself remains private, inaccessible. This documentary attempts to learn more about the man behind the artist, the creative genius behind the work. As we follow him in his day-to-day activities, we see him working in his studio, relaxing with his friends, attending an exhibition of his paintings, and hunting and fishing in the heart of the Quebec wilderness--a source of deep and continuing inspiration for him.
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directorMarianne Feaver
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producerPeter McCaw
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executive producerJean DansereauArlette Dion
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photographyPierre Letarte
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soundJacques DrouinClaude Beaugrand
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editingAlain Sauvé
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sound editingAlain Sauvé
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re-recordingHans Peter Strobl
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musicRené LussierJean DeromePierre CartierEdouardo Pipman
Education
Ages 16 to 17
Arts Education - Visual Arts
History - Canada 1946-1991
Have students research Canadian contemporaries of Riopelle, comparing influences, styles, connections to Canadian geography and history. Art students can ask: what is the artistic process? Is it planned or spontaneous, and why, with what effects? Have students experiment by representing the same subject with different media in order to discover the inherent effects of different art media on content and meaning. Have students express and explain their response to a challenging Riopelle piece.
