Billy's Vision
Billy's Vision tells the tale of a mysterious drifter who first appeared in the 1930s near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Additional Information
Billy in a Dust Storm, c. 1935, original photograph by Arthur Rothstein, digitally altered by M. Zajac
Billy's Vision tells the tale of a mysterious drifter who first appeared in the 1930s near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Known only as Billy to the few people who had contact with him, he was distinguished by his unusual physical appearance, style of dress, and his abilities as a visionary. Andrew Hunter discovered Billy in his grandfather's (Thomas Allen Hunter) field notes compiled on research trips to the Canadian prairies and western United States during the depression and war years. With Billy's Vision, Andrew Hunter has sought to complete his grandfather's research and to bring the unique story of this "strange fellow" (T.A. Hunter's words) to public attention. The Dunlop version of this exhibition will feature site-specific historical paintings from the Regina Public Library collection, as well as paintings from the Mendel Art Gallery and archival material. Billy's cabin will be recreated in the gallery, with audio soundtrack and video footage of his "visions".
When
2000, Aug 13 2000 - All day
Where
Dunlop Central Gallery,
Interest
Past