Bio

Peter Baureiss received his BFA from the University of Manitoba in 1994, graduating with first degree honours. His painting and multimedia work have often been shown in group exhibitions and his ten, independently produced videos have been screened extensively around Winnipeg.  As well, he independently produced three full-length albums of original solo music.  Baureiss recently received Video Pool’s First Video Fund and continues to work in video. 

Works

A Room Without Walls

  • 1992
  • Peter Baureiss

Waking up to find himself dead in limbo, a man must come to terms with his spirituality and theistic beliefs in order to survive in a spiritual afterlife.

A Room Without Walls

Jesus is Coming...Look Busy!

  • 1997
  • Peter Baureiss

In a time of spiritual confusion and indifference, the presence of a messianic leader would be most welcomed. How would we respond to the prophetic revisitation of one of history’s most noted and charismatic religious icons? This hypothetical situation pits the son of God himself against the suspicion, apprehension, and cynicism of urban residents on a busy Saturday afternoon.

Jesus is Coming...Look Busy!

Yippee for Yahweh

  • 1997
  • Peter Baureiss

A young Jehovah’s Witness, intent on converting a disbelieving suburban neighborhood with “Godco Products”, faces rejection, discouragement, humiliation, and a shocking surprise.

Yippee for Yahweh

In A Darkened Room

  • 1993
  • Peter Baureiss

In A Darkened Room takes place in a surreal world, presenting us with an individual who refuses to accept his evil persona. He faces the incarnation of his darker half, and his denial results in the termination of his being.

In A Darkened Room