Bio

Tyson Houseman (b. 1990) is a nehiyaw interdisciplinary video artist, performer, puppeteer, and music video director. His time-based and installation work focuses on aspects of contemporary Indigeneity and themes of degradation and the sacred. Tyson has a BFA in Theatre Performance from Concordia University in Montreal, QC.

Works

WÎSKACÂN

  • 2023
  • Tyson Houseman

WÎSKACÂN is an experimental contemporary dance film utilizing Bunraku-style tabletop puppetry and object performance. Video, Puppet Design, Performance, and Music by Tyson Houseman. This project was made as part of Canada Council for the Arts Digital Originals initiative, and I acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Still from Wîskacân