Rubberwork/Copywork : Chuck Stake Enterprises

Includes an interview with Mabie on his rubberstamp work, as well as Poier's analysis of a past conversation with the artist

Don Mabie/Chuck Stake : Aspects of Practice, 1969-1996

The essays in this catalogue call attention to diverse aspects of Mabie's practice, ranging from mail art, performance, artist's books, archival collecting and computer imaging. Emphasis is placed on the artist's "conversational strategy" and commitment to collaboration, through in-depth analysis of his company Chuck Stake Enterprizes (1972), and his participation in collectives such as The Nomads (1987), The SKEP(tic)KS (1992) and Art Catalyst (1992). The authors also discuss Mabie's involvement with Canadian artist-run centres and his connection to Fluxus art. Biographical notes. 155 bibl. ref

Media Blitz 2

From the perspective of art practices as being non-hierarchical, the authors describe the work of numerous filmmakers, and performance and video artists from the Calgary area

Vern Hume and Robert Milthorp : Personal Territories

Rusted juxtaposes his text with film and video dialogue to the artists' territories and discursive spaces. Poier discusses the architecture, furniture, time, sound and space of contemporary video installation. Includes transcripts from installations and descriptions of tapes made between 1983 and 1989. Biographical notes. 25 bibl. ref

Interior Presence : Projection Situations : Marcella Bienvenue, Geneviève Cadieux, Wyn Geleynse, Jan Peacock, Grant Poier, Tom Sherman

Presenting video and media installations by six Canadian artists, the authors discuss communications, technology, the relation of media representation and event, and identity. Includes texts on each artist's work, an interview with Geleynse and Sherman, as well as artist's statements. 16 bibl. ref

The First Ten, 1975-1985 : The Catalogue

Using chronologies and essays, the authors document the activities of the Off Centre Centre from 1975 to 1985, which comprised over 500 music, radio, video, performance, correspondence-art and visual-art events, involving over 700 artists. Includes listings of artists, boards of directors, donors, jurors, staff, and media coverage. 5 bibl. ref