Mischief making : Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, art, and the seriousness of play

Levell, Nicola 1967- (author.). Yahgulanaas, Michael Nicoll (artist.).

Summary: "In a gorgeously illustrated exploration of the art of Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, Mischief Making disproves any notion that play is frivolous. Deploying playful and punning tactics, Yahgulanaas shines a spotlight on serious topics. As he investigates Indigenous and other world views, the politics of land, cultural heritage, and global ecology, his distinctive style stretches, twists, and flips the formlines of classic Haida art to create imagery that resonates with the graphic vitality of Asian manga. This engaging and beautiful book delineates the philosophical underpinnings and evolution of the artist's visual practice, revealing his deep understanding of the seriousness of play."--

Record details

ISBN: 9780774867368 (softcover)
Physical Description: 167 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
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Publisher: Vancouver, BC : UBC Press, [2021]
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Foreword -- Introduction -- Backstory -- Haida goes pop! : playing with framelines -- Cool media : the art of telling tales -- Culturally modified : precious metals, cars and crests -- Visual jazz : the adaptability of forms -- Credits -- List of works.