BU student praised for creative collaboration
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Brandon University (BU) student Michael Vachon has partnered with Jonathan Allan, Canada’s Research Chair in Men and Masculinities, to showcase the university’s creative and interdisciplinary spirit.
Vachon, an undergraduate Visual Art student, has contributed two original drawings to Allan’s latest book, “Uncut: A Cultural Analysis of the Foreskin,” published by the University of Regina Press.
The creative collaboration resulted in Vachon’s illustrations figuring alongside renowned artists, such as Robert Mapplethorpe, Michelangelo and Kurt Kelper, which reflects the exceptional talent fostered at BU, a university press release issued Friday said.
Speaking with the Sun, Vachon described the collaboration with Allan as “great.”
“I had never really experienced something like this at the time, and I think it really helped with getting to know the process of a collaboration,” he said on Friday. “I do think this will (significantly) impact my career as it gave me some of the experience I will need to continue in my career.”
Vachon also described how his drawings were selected. He got an email from Kevin McKenzie, one of the professors at BU, recommending his work to Allan after seeing it during the handful of classes Vachon took with McKenzie.
On his part, Allan said the “great collaboration” showed off what Brandon University has to offer.
“It was fun,” he added. “I never thought of working on this with a student, and now they’re published alongside the works of iconic artists. It’s a cool BU success story.”
Gregory Kennedy, BU’s dean of Arts, was all praise for Vachon’s involvement in the project.
“One of the amazing things about an undergraduate-focused institution like BU is that our students can get valuable professional opportunities to work closely with faculty in a variety of research and teaching roles,” Kennedy said. “This project is a great example of the kind of innovative and interdisciplinary research-creation work taking place here and responds directly to complex contemporary issues and societal needs.”
McKenzie, whose recommendation resulted in this successful collaboration, also commended Vachon.
“Michael’s contribution to Uncut is an incredible achievement, demonstrating the strength of our art program,” he said. “Our students are capable of making meaningful impacts not just in the art world but across disciplines. This collaboration is a testament to the innovative and supportive community at BU.”
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