Rodney Graham

About

Canadian multimedia and installation artist who created philosophical films and performance art pieces. Hw was most commonly grouped with the Vancouver School.

Before Fame

He studied art with Ian Wallace in Canada, and he also performed in a band with Jeff Wall.

Trivia

He made himself the protagonist of much of his cinematic work, including in "Halcion Sleep" from 1994 and "Vexation Island" from 1997.

Family Life

He was married to fellow artist Shannon Oksanen.

Associated With

His film, "The Phonokinetoscope," included a character who was a Thomas Edison prototype.