Rodney Graham
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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.
