CARD // THE ARTIST

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"This painting was done as part of an ongoing apprenticeship with master Woodlands artist, Mark Anthony Jacobson (Anishinaabe). Sharing knowledge and skills through mentorship is a n invaluable way to impart important aspects of culture to young artists. I am honoured to work with Mark, as I continue to develop on sharing our stories through art." -Mike Alexander is an emerging Anishinaabe artist originally from Swan Lake First Nation in Treaty #1 territory, who lives on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. His spiritual name is Animikianikwad, or Thundercloud Man. A member of the Crane Clan, Mike's art serves to communicate stories and teachings of the Ojibway people Show more