ABOUT

TJO, is an artist who explores obsessive-compulsive disorder as territory through performative gestures and image-making. Born in Chicoutimi, his art is defined by the exploration of the image as an autofictional world, inspired by the myths of the Kuekuatsheu¹ and the Memekueshu². Through these figurations of mythical components, he seeks to explore the power of the imaginary as a driver of healing and its relationship to territory.

TJO fuses different plastic techniques to embody the notions of transition, distortion and erasure. He uses collage, dance and video installations to materialize the tensions between territory and spirituality. This diversity of mediums allows him to explore his internal dialogue in depth through various performative protocols.

As a member of the Mashteuiatsh community, he questions the links between territorial disconnection and our relationship with ourselves. Could the imaginary be a territory in itself, reflecting our respect for the environment? Is it possible to reconcile the human ego with the ancient myths that once guided our steps? These questions accompany him throughout his work.

¹ Innu word for the wolverine. A structuring mythical figure in oral tradition
² Innu word for the spirits of the rocks. A mythical figure and trickster on Nitassinan