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FROM THE SPIRIT - SEASON I
From the Spirit presents an incredible diverse group of Aboriginal
artists from Alberta, British Columbia and Northwest Territories.
Artists, by definition are people who live “on the edge” and
Native artists have had a tougher journey than most. These stories
are inspirational, they are all stories of people who would not
quit even, sometimes, in the face of terrific adversity. These
are people who have made a difference, in their own lives, to the
lives of others and to the Art World. (13 x 24:00)
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Roy Henry Vickers:
As one of Canada’s premier
artists from British Columbia, Roy has established
a loyal audience for his prints, paintings, carvings
and designs. Roy’s distinctive art style has
combined the traditional and contemporary, old and
new, personal and universal themes. Roy owns two art
galleries in B.C., in Sidney and in Tofino.
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his Website | Watch a Clip
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George Littlechild: This internationally
known successful painter was raised in foster homes
separated from his Cree community. George’s
mixed-media paintings record his personal and family
history as well as his reclamation and re-connection
with his ancestral culture. George believes colours
possess spiritual cleansing and purifying powers.
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his Website | Watch a Clip
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Archie Beaulieu: Archie, a Dogrib Dene from Fort
Rae, NWT, is known for his bold and unique style of
painting. He comes from a traditional background of
hunting, fishing and trapping and this
is reflected in his art work - his closeness to the land and its spirits.
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Joane Cardinal-Schubert: Joane,
a multi-media artist, is of Blackfoot heritage and
her paintings reflect her strong spirituality and the
influence of the traditional petroglyphs which dot
Blackfoot country. Her art work has been shown nationally
and internationally and are included in many global
art collections.
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Jim Hart: A prominent Haida artist,
from Massett, Queen Charlotte Islands in B.C, carved
several totem poles for private commissions and has
been involved in many major projects. Some of his
totem poles can be found at the Museum of Anthropology
at the University of British Columbia.
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Eli Nasogaluak: Eli is an Inuvialuit
from Tuktoyaktuk, Eli does beautiful sculptures depicting
a variety of traditional and contemporary images. His
work reflects the animal and spirits of the north and
their relationship to him.
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a Clip
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Jane Ash Poitras: This
brilliant internationally known artist, from Fort Chipewyn,
takes us on a breathtaking high speed tour of the world
as she sees it. Her works have been exhibited in numerous
sole and group exhibitions in galleries and museums
in the Canada, United States and around the world.
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Rocky Barstad: From
T’suu T’ina heritage,
Rocky’s paintings and bronze statues have made
him one of the most successful native artists in Alberta.
He has studied and traveled throughout Arizona. While
Rocky traveled in Europe he promoted Aboriginal Art
and the importance of keeping it authentic. Rocky owns
the Two Feathers Gallery High River, Alberta.
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John Farcy: John, a Dene, is an artist who lives
in Fort Providence on the MacKenzie River. John is
an expert on the little used technique of Pointilism.
His paintings consist of lines and dots and each piece
of art takes many hours to complete.
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Daniel Crane: From the T’suu T’ina Nation,
Daniel is an entertainer, artist and musician. He
has struggled with substance abuse but through the
flute has found his spiritual voice.
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Fred McDonald: A Woodland Cree
from Fort McKay, Alberta, Fred recently received
his Master’s Degree in
Fine Arts from the University of Calgary. His work
is a mixture of styles and expressions
and he uses colours and symbols to capture the experiences, the characteristics
and the spirituality of
his people.
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Terry McCue: Terry is a self-taught
Ojibway painter, and as a youth he watched and learnt
from his cousin Arthur Schilling. Terry talks about
his struggle with alcohol, his lack of formal training
and his success as a painter producing unique, beautiful
and bold works. Terry’s work can be found in
private and corporate collections in Canada and the
United States.
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Dale Auger: Dale, a Woodland Cree
sees his role as that of a modern-day “Medicine Man”. A
successful painter and humourist, Dale makes it no
secret of the animal spirits which guide his work and
his life. His artwork is bigger than life and creates
a commanding presence. However, it’s also
deceptively simple, and therein lays the core of the artist.
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