Indigenous Artists in Newmarket, Ontario

The heart of Newmarket culture, Newmarket indigenous art is varied from the Haida of the west coast to the Inuit of the North. These indigenous artists work in traditional and contemporary art forms such as soapstone, woodcarving, mask making, weaving, leather and painting.

Nathalie Bertin Newmarket

Bertin’s style is often described as luminescent, energetic, bold and colourful. A self-confessed “colour junkie”, she is inspired by the way light filters through stain-glass windows, the layering of colours in glazing or printing processes, Wood... (more)

Donald Chretien Newmarket

Donald Chretien's work demonstrates his quest for an artistic expression of his Aboriginal identity, which encompasses issues of language, family, place and self determination. His distinctive art is influenced by the Woodland style of art common... (more)