Curtis Peeteetuce finds new ways to connect as Wanuskewin's first artist-in-isolation
Through payēkwac, or "In Solitude,” Peeteetuce is exploring how quarantine could be an impetus for new forms of expression.
Author of the article: Amanda Short
Publishing date: Dec 16, 2020 • December 16, 2020 • 2 minute read •
Curtis Peeteetuce is Wanuskewin Heritage Park's third artist in residence but first in isolation. As a reflection of the pandemic era, he's isolating in the park for 14 days while he completes his work. Photo by Matt Smith /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Quarantine has provided Curtis Peeteetuce with some much-needed time for personal projects — but somehow, there don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to work on scripts, digitize his record collection and take up painting again, even in isolation.