Sky Hopinka uses film to explore language, landscape, and identity, using a mix of video he's shot, sounds he's recorded, and past materials. His work often dives into the mythology and traditions of the Ho-Chunk Nation. He layers and plays with the visuals in his films, creating a dreamlike and surreal effect. Hopinka started making movies around the time he was learning Chinuk Wawa, a language from the Columbia River Basin. He discovered that language and film inherent “structural requirements”, especially in how they're put together and the surprising things that can happen when you mess with that structure. This made him think about using the rules of grammar and language in his video work. When he travels, Hopinka collects footage of things that capture his eyes, like powwows and lighthouses. He then assembles these clips together, experimenting with their order and seeing how they interact with each other. In the end, Hopinka aims to create videos that resonate with him personally and create work that makes sense, inviting others to experience his vision.
Gouache and acrylic are my go-to paints. Growing up, I was constantly watching my mother and stepfather work with acrylics and oils, and their passion definitely rubbed off on me; they were a huge inspiration.
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