Arts | Curriculum Vitae
NOTABLES
2017 - present
Artist-in-residence
School of Art, University of Manitoba
2020 - present
Professor Emeritus
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba
2017
Creative Arts Grant
University of Manitoba
EXHIBITIONS
2024
International Book Binding Competition 2024
Group Show York University Library, UK , The Society of Bookbinders.
2023
Alphabets Alive
Group Curated exhibition at the Bodelian Libraries (Weston Library, Oxford University, U.K.
2020
Danaus plexippus | The Art of the Book
Group exhibition (Juried): Canadian Book Artists and Bookbinders Guild International (CBBAG)
McGill University Library, Montréal | Craft Ontario, Toronto | Harriet Irving Gallery, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton | Mary E. Black Library, Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design, Halifax | Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, St. John’s
2019
Outside the Boundaries: Exploring the Natural World Through Artist Books
Solo Exhibition
University of Manitoba Archives and Special Collections
Danaus plexippus | The Art of the Book
Group exhibition: (Juried) Canadian Book Artists and Bookbinders Guild International (CBBAG)
Fine Arts Building Gallery, University of Alberta, Edmonton | Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, Winnipeg, Manitoba | Creation Cube, Regina Public Library, Regina
2018
Danaus plexippus | The Art of the Book
Group exhibition (Juried): Canadian Book Artists and Bookbinders Guild International (CBBAG)
Audain Gallery, University of Victoria, Victoria | University of the Fraser Valley Library, Abbotsford
2017
Unfolding Pages - Erwin Huebner’s Artist’s Books
Solo exhibition: Special Collections Gallery, School of Art, University of Manitoba
2015
Genesis 1 | The Art of the Book
Group exhibition (Juried): Canadian Book Artists and Bookbinders Guild International (CBBAG)
Harriet Irving Library, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton
Poetic License
Group exhibition: Blankstein Gallery, Winnipeg Millennium Library, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2014
Genesis 1 | The Art of the Book
Group exhibition (Juried): Canadian Book Artists and Bookbinders Guild International (CBBAG)
McPherson Library Gallery, University of Victoria, Victoria | Rare Books and Special Collections, University of British Columbia Library, Vancouver | Affinity Gallery, Saskatoon | Ontario Crafts Council Gallery, Toronto
Botany Books and Beyond
Group exhibition: University of Manitoba Library Archives and Special Collections
From Here to There and Back Again | Outside the Margin
Group exhibition (Juried): Book Arts International Exhibition - Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Silver Springs, Maryland
2013
Genesis 1
Group exhibition (Juried): Canadian Book Artists and Bookbinders Guild International (CBBAG)
Endeavor Gallery, Calgary
The Invincible | British Warship Exhibition
Artifact Research Consultant - The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, England
2012
Homage Between the Lines
Group exhibition: Symposium on Manitoba Writers, Canadian Mennonite University (CMU)
2011
Bound by Nature
Group exhibition: Book Arts Exhibition - Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, CMU, Winnipeg, Manitoba
1976
Serenity | Photograph (#27)
Manitoba 1976 Juried Photography Exhibition
Group exhibition: Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS and CLASSES and WORKSHOPS TAUGHT
2023
Graduate Course : STDO 7300 Special Topics in Fine Art
Exploration in Photomicrography and Alternative Photography. School of Art, University of Manitoba
Graduate Course : STDO 7300 Special Topics in Fine Art
Artist Books in Contemporary Art. School of Art, University of Manitoba
Workshop on Pamphlet Book Structure and Implimentation
School of Art 3rd Year Design Class, University of Manitoba
2022
MCML Workshop": Folded Books
C2 Centre For Craft, Winnipeg Manitoba
Celebrating Science: 50th Anniversary of the University of Manitoba Faculty of Science. On line presentation of created artist book.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rozt5Xzzy0&t=12s
Science and Art: Exploration, Imagination and Innovation: Artist Books Inspired by Science
University of Winnipeg Retirees Association
Structure and Diversity of Artist Books. Selected Examples
Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
Theory of Biomimectic Design
220-Arch-730-T19 Course of Dr. Mercedes Garcia Holguera, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
BIOM_Studio ED4
Course of Dr. Mercedes Garcia Holguera, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
2021
Theory of Biomimectic Design
220-Arch-730-T19 Course of Dr. Mercedes Garcia Holguera, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
BIOM_Studio ED4
Course of Dr. Mercedes Garcia Holguera, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
2020
Artist Books in Modern to Contemporary Art
Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
Exploring Microcosms
School of Art, University of Manitoba
2019
Outside the Boundaries - Artist Books :What inspired them and process.
University of Manitoba Archives and Special Collections
Artist Books
School of Art, University of Manitoba
Science and Art: Exploration, Imagination and Innovation
Senior’s Alumni Learning for Life lecture series, University of Manitoba
Beyond the Boundaries
Library Archives and Special Collections, University of Manitoba
Artist Books in Visual Literacy Course
Department of Environmental Design, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba,
Art and Science: Exploration and Imagination
The Manitoba Museum, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Science and Art: Exploration, Imagination and Innovation
Science Rendezvous, Faculty of Science, University of Manitoba
2018
Artist Books
English Department, class on medieval literature, Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba
2017
Art and Inspirations from Science in Art Now
School of Art, University of Manitoba
2016
Book Design and Structures
Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
2008-2010
Biodesign
Department of Interior Design, Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba
Co-taught with Professor Tijen Roshko
COMMISSIONS
2022
University of Manitoba
Artist Book “Peep Show” for presentation to Dr. James Peebles, Nobel Laureate in honor of his special lecture in Winnipeg.
2020
University of Manitoba
Special sculptural artist book “Celebrating Science The People” to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Faculty of Science as a stand alone Faculty. The focus is on the Academic Faculty Members that have been the heart and soul of the Faculty of Science over the years.
2020
University of Manitoba
Special carousel-design presentation book featuring the future building of a new University of Manitoba Concert Hall as a gift to major University donor Dr. Michael Nesbitt - honouring his funding of the building.
2019
Dr. Michael Nesbitt
Additional, limited set of copies of Barrett-Hamilton collected papers Book from 1915
Doob Family Commission
Commemorative book for retirement of mathematician Dr. Michael Doob
2015
Shaun Nesbitt
Special assemblage of hand made books featuring the life of Major Barrett Hamilton and his contributions as a famous Irish Biologist, his family and the establishment of the Barrett-Hamilton Scholarship and Memorial Lecture series at the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Science, Department of Biological Sciences | Isabel Waters
Commemorative book for the retirement of Dr. Mike Sumner
PUBLISHED PHOTO MICROGRAPHS
2022
Abstract Photomicrographs
In: Dispatches from the World: the chapbook. Edited by Ariel Gordon. Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture, University of Manitoba Winnipeg'.
Blister Beetle Images
In: http://www.naturenorth.com/spring/Blister_Beetle/Blister%20Beetle%20(Tricrania%20sanguinicollis)%20in%20Manitoba.pdfhe chapbook.
2014
Cyanobacteria Photomicrographs
David Suzuki’s Nature of Things episode - Save My Lake
Electron Microscope Images
University of Manitoba Library Archives Annual Report
Dr. Shelley Sweeney
2000
Photomicrographs of hair
TV series film ShiversGreat North Productions, Edmonton, Alberta
1998
Science textbook cover image
Insights 9
Copp Clark Pitman Ltd., Toronto, Ontario
1982
Photomicrographs
Photomicrographs of Manitoba artist Lionel Fitzgerald’s etchings and drypoint copper plates
Fitzgerald as Printmaker by Helen Coy
University of Manitoba Press
1974
Photomicrograph | Snail Radula
Recruitment poster
University of Manitoba, Department of Zoology
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
2023
Books on Books Collection - Erwin Huebner
Robert Bolick - Books on Books
https://books-on-books.com/2023/07/21/books-on-books-collection-erwin-huebner
2023
Books on Books Collection - Erwin Huebner
Robert Bolick - Books on Books
https://books-on-books.com/2023/07/19/alphapets-alive-abcs-in-miniature
2023
Grounded
Book arts Canada Volume 14 Number 2 pages 18 - 29
2021
Artist Books Inspired By Science
In 50th issue of Uppercase Magazine. Pg.46.
2019
Science Meets Art at Dafoe Library
David Zirangey - The Manitoban Vol 105 No. 21
themanitoban.com
Unveiling Nature’s Hidden Beauty
Martin Zeilig - Winnipeg Free Press
winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life
Reading Up on Art of the Book
Alison Gillmor - Winnipeg Free Press
winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life
2018
Exploring the Natural World through Artist Books
UM Today - News from Faculty of Science
news.umanitoba.ca/exhibit-exploring-the-natural-world-through-artist-books
Unfolding Pages: Erwin Huebner’s Artists’ Books
Noor Bhangu - Book Arts | Arts Du Livre Canada - Vol 9, No. 1
2014
Microarchitecture of Plants: Inspiration for Design and Architecture
Erwin Huebner - The 2014 Prairie Garden
The Prairie Garden, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2013
Seeing Mysteries and Wonders of the Natural World
UM Today - News from Faculty of Science
news.umanitoba.ca/seeing-mysteries-and-wonders-of-the-natural-world
WORKSHOPS AND ADVANCED EDUCATION
2023
Drum Leaf Binding Variations
Karen Hanmer, Chicago
Tetsuyoso and Chisu Workshop
Stuart Hill CBBAG
2022
Paired Station Coptic Binding
Scott McCarney, CBA, NY
2021
One, Two and Three Section Booklets
Scott McCarney, CBA, NY
Cerealis : A Historic Limp Binding
Stuart Hill CBBAG
Layers of Pigment CMYK printing
Claudia Cortinez CBA. NY
Books for Photographers and Printmakers: Drum Leaf, Multiple leaf accordian, storage book
Andrew Houte,
A Hedi Kyle Valentine - A Panorama Book Workshop
Barbara Helander CBBAG
2020
Paired Station Binding
Rosae Reeder MCBA
Islamic Head Bands
Islamic Headbands Stuart Hill CBBAG
Binding and Box Making
Montage sur Onglets - American Academy of Bookbinding, Telluride, Colorado.
Don Glaister - Instructor
2018
Binding and Box Making
Montage sur Onglets - American Academy of Bookbinding, Telluride, Colorado.
Don Glaister - Instructor
Standards of Excellence Conference
Guild of Book Workers GBW (USA) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2017
Standards of Excellence Conference
Guild of Bookworkers GBW (USA) - Minneapolis, Minnesota
2016
Leather Miniature Bookbinding
American Academy of Bookbinding, Telluride, Colorado.
Gabrielle Fox - Instructor
Standards of Excellence Conference
Guild of Bookworkers GBW (USA) - Charleston South Carolina
Coding a Woodcut
Martha Street Studio - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Beth Howe and Clive McCarthy - Instructors
2015
Standards of Excellence Conference
Guild of Bookworkers GBW (USA) - Cleveland, Ohio
Mezzotint Workshop
Martha Street Studio - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Ted Holworth - Instructor
Long Stitch Journals | Triangular Concertina Books
Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Janet Carroll - Artist | Instructor
2014
Standards of Excellence Conference
Guild of Bookworkers GBW (USA) - Las Vegas, Nevada
Intaglio
Eight week course - Martha Street Studio - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Peter Graham - Instructor
Paste Papers
Pauline Braun - Instructor
2013
Coptic Binding
Canadian Book Workers and Book Artist Guild - Calgary, Alberta
Julia Miller - Book Artist | Historian
2010
Marbling Paper and Cartonnage
St. Johns College - University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Steve Pittelkow and Sue Bjerke - Instructors
2009
Suminagashi and Turkish Marbling
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Janet Carroll - Artist | Instructor
Intaglio Photo Etching
Eight week course - Martha Street Studio - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Jeanette Johns - Print Media Artist | Instructor
Photo Etching
Two week course - Martha Street Studio - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Jeanette Johns - Print Media Artist | Instructor
2008
Letterpress
Canadian Mennonite University - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Peter Bartl and Jane Merks - Instructors
Photo Restoration
City of Winnipeg, Fort Rouge Community Centre
2007
Concertina Books
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Janet Carroll and Denise Prefontaine - Instructors
Airbrush Techniques
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Ken Frobisher - Artist | Instructor
2006
Next Step | Exhibiting and Promoting
Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2005
Artists Books, Image Transfer, Transparency and Translucency Workshop
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Mira Coviensky - Artist | Instructor
Tunnel Books and Paste Paper
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Ann Stinner - Artist | Instructor
Suminagashi and Turkish Marbling
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Janet Carroll - Artist | Instructor
1999
Books for Artists | Concertina Books, Non Adhesive Binding, and Portfolio Presentation Books
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Ann Stinner, Nicole Coulson and Lorraine Douglas - Artists | Instructors
1998
Bookworks II | Long Stitch Books, Flag Books and Hard Cover Photo Books
St. Boniface College - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Lorraine Douglas and Nicole Coulson - Artists | Instructors
Ethiopian Bindings, Window Books, Flag Books and 16th Century German Accounting Books
St. Boniface College, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Louise Genest - Artist | Instructor
Papermaking
Winnipeg Art Gallery - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Millie Giesbrecht - Artist | Instructor
1997
Cross Stitch Book Binding
Winnipeg Art Gallery, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Louise Genest - Artist | Instructor
Introduction to Bookbinding
Winnipeg Art Gallery - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Lorraine Douglas and Nicole Coulson - Artists | Instructors
Accordion Book Design
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nicole Coulson - Artist | Instructor
1982
Woodcut Printmaking
University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Steve Higgins - Instructor
MEMBERSHIPS
Winnipeg Art Gallery - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Human Rights Museum - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canadian Book Artists and Book Binders Guild (CBBAG) - Toronto, Ontario
American Guild of Book Workers (GBW) - New York, New York
Miniature Book Society (MBS) - Bloomington, Indiana
Minneapolis Center for Book Arts - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alcuin Society - Vancouver, British Columbia