The heart of Ottawa culture, Ottawa 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.
My work explores the relationship between Traditional sensibilities and modern. With influences as diverse as traditional/ local and historical, new combinations are generated from both explicit and implicit discourse. Inspired by the field, I st... (more)
Maurice E. Séguin is a self-taught artist of mixed French and Anishinaabeg descent, (Mattawa-North Bay). He has been painting since childhood, where he created works using discarded wooden boards and han... (more)