Posts Tagged ‘indigenous art’
Rose Moses
Rose Moses Artist Gallery Contact Rose Moses Ojibwe, Henvey Inlet First Nation My name is Rose Moses. I am Ojibwe from the Henvey Inlet Band. I am a self taught artist and have drawn on the inspiration of other First Nations artists. I up cycle a lot of my materials when I am working on…
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Joan Brant Artist Gallery Contact Joan Brant Tyendinaga Mohawk First Nation My name is Joan Brant, I was taught how to make moccasins by an Ojicree friend. I have been beading since childhood. The sealskin I use for the childrens wraps was gifted to me by a great aunt who wanted me to continue the…
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Victoria Ransom Artist Gallery Contact Victoria Ransom Mohawk of Akwesasne Victoria, wolf clan is a Kanienkehà:ka artist from Akwesasne. She attended school at University of Ottawa for a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Aboriginal Studies with a minor in Political Science. Victoria is a mixed media artist who mainly does pen and ink but also…
Read MoreMelanie Gray | Little Owl Jewelry and Arts
Melanie Gray Artist Gallery Contact Melanie Gray Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte She:kon! My name is Melanie Gray and I am from Tyendinaga (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte). I began my creative journey learning the ‘daisy chain’ when I was 8 years old. Since then I have continued my curiosity with the creative…
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Pauline Gilley Artist Gallery Contact Pauline Gilley Mi’kmaq, Qalipu First Nations Pauline Gilley, Member of Qalipu First Nation. I am living in Corner Brook, NL but grew up in Sally’s Cove and Rocky Harbour, NL. I learned sewing from my Grandmother. She made seal skin boots and moccasins for her family. Although I never learned…
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Thomas Starwalker Clair Artist Gallery Contact Thomas Starwalker Clair Mi’kmaq, Elsipogtog First Nation Thomas Starwalker Clair ; Mi’kmaq artist from the Elsipogtog band in New Brunswick, Canada,self taught Artist from a very young age, it was his way to escape reality, after rediscovered his Mi’kmaq culture and heritage. From that point on, all that he…
Read MoreChantelle Henry | Quillwork by Chantelle Henry
Chantelle Henry Artist Gallery Contact Chantelle Henry Thames First Nation Chantel Henry is an Indigenous Artist known for her innovated designs and techniques. She’s also a facilitator working towards the revitalization of traditional art forms. She currently practices in porcupine quilling, caribou hair tufting and fish scale and bone work. In between working and her passion…
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Leigha Turner Artist Gallery Contact Leigha Turner Wasauksing First Nation My name is Leigha Turner, I am Ojibwe from Wasauksing, Parry Sound. I have loved art and creating things my whole life. I have gathered my skills through self exploration, workshops and my elders. Everything I create is made with love, and more than selling…
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Deanna Therriault Artist Gallery Contact Deanna Therriault Fort William First Nation Deanna Therriault is an Indigenous visual artist based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Her spirit name is Giziizikwe (‘Sun Woman’) and her work has been inspired by the Indian Group of Seven, Picasso, Klimt, Frank Frazetta, and her own life and heritage. Her bold ink…
Read MoreMargaret Konwawennontion Kelly | Art By Arachne
Margaret Konwawennontion Kelly Artist Gallery Workshops Contact Margaret Konwawennontion Kelly Mohawk of Kahnawake Kwe kwe! My name is Arachne Kelly and I am from Brooklyn, NY. I am the granddaughter of an iron worker who brought his family to the Brooklyn, NY to make a living and still be with them every day. My grandfather was…
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