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André & Associates Interpretation & Design: December 2015

Friday, December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas!

A Painting of the Broken Group Islands from Ucluelet by Jean Jacques Andre beautifully depicts our West Coast...

From our office to wherever you are in this amazing world, Merry Christmas from the Andre and Associates Team. May your Christmas and 2016 be filled with peace, laughter, and love.

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Wanapum Journey of Design and Fabrication: Celebration


Three monitors explore the high-points and festivities and significant life events that are integral to the life of the Wanapum today. 

Specialty Lighting and Software/Hardware Design and Installation: CPS Electronics Ltd
Media Production: André and Associates Interpretation and Design Ltd.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Wanapum Journey of Design and Fabrication: Prophecy and Healing

Significant objects from the Wanapum spiritual life are featured in a re-purposed showcase.
An intimate circular audio chamber, echoing the shape of the sweat lodge, holds comfortable bench seating where one can rest and contemplate the voices of the Wanapum as they share thoughts on their spiritual life.
Carl Repairs Artifact for Exhibit
Carl Installs Artifacts
Andreas Mounts Artifact
 Specialized Lighting and Audio Effects: CPS Electronics Ltd
Audio Production: André and Associates Interpretation and Design Ltd.
Artifact Mounting: 
-->Carl Schlichting, In Support of Difficult Art and Artifacts

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Wanapum Journey of Design and Fabrication: Memory Wall


The wall features an elegant salon-style series of framed images of tribal members.
On this wall of honor, they are points of remembrance and recall of those who have gone before.

Printing: Infinity Graphics
Frame Matte Assembly and Installation: Formations Inc

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Monday, December 21, 2015

Wanapum Journey of Design and Fabrication: Shade Structure "Family"


Built by the Wanapum it is based on a traditional Wanapum structure, and is an area where traditional activities can be taught or illustrated.  The area is backed by a large back-lit montage of children and families.
Chris Consults on the Graphic Lighting
Chris and Alexandra Test Graphic Lighting
Andy Mounts Exhibit Lighting
Willow Branches: Niche Design
Specialized Lighting Effects: CPS Electronics Ltd

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Wanapum Journey of Design and Fabrication: Remembering Our Teachings Theater


A purpose-made three-screen production is the main feature of this multi-use theater.  In this production all the themes present in the exhibit are brought together and expressed by individual Wanapum.  The walls of the theater hold sayings important to them and the entrance/exit corridors feature the animals that are part of the Wanapum life.
Andy Prepares to Shoot a Segment
Raised Lettering Ready for Installation
Yuri Installing the Raised Lettering

Mission Almost Accomplished
Jan Vriesen and Frank Smekar Soundproofing Prior to Screen Installation
Specialized Lighting Effects and post production:
CPS Electronics Ltd
Media Productions:
André and Associates Interpretation and Design Ltd.
Seating and Podium millwork fabrication: Formations Inc.

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