Artist Statement
Cree/First Nations multimedia artist blending traditional storytelling with modern media and technology. Works honor cultural heritage through bold, contemporary forms that engage diverse audiences. Building a near-complete studio while serving First Nations families and youth at risk; moving into deep engraving across metals, leather/hide, stone, antlers, and bone while continuing posters, video, music, and design.
Professional Experience
- Team Lead — LRK Video Productions / Terracom Multimedia — Led video/audio/digital design projects; creative direction, project coordination, and client deliverables.
- Audio/Video Department — Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC) — Interim Director; managed media library, produced anniversary video, created posters and promo materials.
- Multimedia Instructor — Joe Doucette High School — Taught multimedia (digital storytelling, video, print, radio, design) to high school students.
- Independent Contracts (Ongoing) — Large-format posters, graphic design, small video productions, custom song creation, and laser-engraved works (metal, slate, wood).
Education & Training
- Studied Film and Video — University of Regina.
- College-level courses — Adobe Photoshop; AutoCAD.
- Self-directed training in digital media, laser engraving, large-format printing, and multimedia arts.
- Ongoing exploration of AI design tools and VR/3D animation.
Selected Works / Projects
- “Night Raid” — 4 ft × 12 ft painting exploring historical horse-stealing between tribes.
- North American Indian Dream Series — 50 large-format 24×36 in posters at 300 dpi; contemporary Indigenous design.
- Indigenous Poker Card Series — Custom-designed deck; Dream Catcher imagery; ~80 decks remaining.
- 3D Animation pieces — Natural & spiritual elements (mountains, moving grass, tipi, dawn light, dragonfly), with programmable materials and lighting.
- Photo Restoration — Reconstruction work including an image of Chief Poundmaker (ancestral relation).
- Laser Engraving — Ongoing tests and completed works on slate, metal, and wood; expanding into deep engraving on multiple materials.
Community & Studio
Balancing full-time work with First Nations families and youth at risk alongside evening/weekend studio practice. Studio build is ~95% complete and will support advanced engraving projects while continuing poster, video, music, and design work.
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