Like Kai Chan
2005
11 min
Coming soon
In this short film, sculptor and textile artist Kai Chan shares his artistic philosophy of economy and repetition with young artists who build extraordinary, complex 3D structures using simple materials and basic techniques. Part of the I Can Make Art ...series.
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I Can Make Art2005 6 filmsSeries of films that take a kids'-eye view on a diverse group of Canadian visual artists.
Details
In this short film, sculptor and textile artist Kai Chan shares his artistic philosophy of economy and repetition with young artists who build extraordinary, complex 3D structures using simple materials and basic techniques. Part of the I Can Make Art ...series.
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writerJane Churchill
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directorJane Churchill
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producerTamara Lynch
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director of photographyKent Nason
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sound recordistArthur McKay
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editorJoey Calugay
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production managerJan Nathanson
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researcherElaine Shatenstein
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series researcherJane Churchill
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series art consultantNancy Retallack-Lambert
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art consultantSharon FernandezWillie Reid
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artistKai Chan
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workshop leaderKai Chan
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music composerEric Lemoyne
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stills photographyColin MacKenzieJane Churchill
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additional imagesIsaac AppelbaumKai Chan
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additional art consultantJenni BlackmoreAnne NewlandsDale SheppardWendy WilsonVivian Grey
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sound editorTony Reed
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foley artistKarla Baumgardner
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assistant foley artistElana Medicoff
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foley recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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re-recordingShelley Craig
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online editorSylvain DesbiensDenis Gathelier
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digital editing technicianChaz OliverOchelle GreenidgeMartine ForgetPhyllis LewisDanielle Raymond
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animation designJane Churchill
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animationBenoît Chagnon
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titlesBenoît Chagnon
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digital imagingLouise OveryPierre Landry
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marketing managerMoira Keigher
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post-production coordinatorClaude CardinalLinda Payette
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studio clerkChristine Williams
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studio administratorMarie Tonto-DonatiNickie Merulla
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executive producerSally Bochner
Education
Ages 9 to 12
Study Guide - Guide 1
Arts Education - Visual Arts
Diversity - Identity
Media Education - Film and Video Production
Science - Physical Science
Initiate a project in which students build a sculpture similar to that of Kai Chan. How does sculpture differ from other art? Examine the scientific principles of balance, dimensions of space and matter in this kind of sculpture. Discuss the importance of immigrant artists in Canada and their effect on Canadian culture and identity. How does student narration engage the film’s audience?
