Métis Art refers to artwork that is produced by the Métis people. The identification of these works is usually done through certain styles and mediums—examples include creating intricate visual pieces using beads, working with leather and animal hide , and the creation of traditional sashes [ 1 ] —but it can also be attributed simply as ...

Traditional Art is a survival skill and or knowledge that is passed down from one generation to another, such as a master craftsperson teaching to an apprentice. The master is the wisdom keeper of an particular artistic discipline.

From a young age, she has been fascinated by her own heritage and indigenous culture, and expresses it through her traditional works such as leather works, drums, paintings, spiritual dolls, and so on.

Although her art practice involves numerous styles and media, she is most recognized for her adaptation of the pointillism style that mimics traditional Métis beadwork. Other prominent Métis artists include David Garneau, Edward Poitras, Leah Marie Dorion and Donna Lee Dumont.

Generations of Métis women have produced countless objets d’art for loved ones and for sale. Many contemporary Métis artisans, such as Lisa Shepherd and Jennine Krauchi, continue to bead pieces such as moccasins, coats and mittens that are housed in museum collections across the Métis Nation Homeland.

Jun 24, 2023 · Métis art and heritage have been used as a powerful tool to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about the Métis people. Through creative expression, Métis artists assert their rights and dignity while promoting social justice and equality.

Bridging the Gap is a collection of twelve original oil painting portraits of Metis individuals to share the stories of the people, and to show they have been here all along. This collection originally consisted of twelve, but now there are eleven.

Presently I'm working on a Métis Spirit Animal series of over 28 mixed media acrylic paintings each 36”x40” in size. This series is highly textured and designed with my animal motifs and Métis beadwork art designs created with modelling paste.

Did you find what you were looking for? This Artist Directory includes names of First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists whose works are included in the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Art Collection.

We have come together as artists, curators, writers, and educators to address the systemic inequities that have led to the underrepresentation and misunderstanding of Métis art and culture within the Canadian art system.