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First Nations Artists

First Nations artists today have a common bond with their ancestral artists. This bond is created of many strands that are made of myths and legends, spirituality, rugged endurance in a harsh climate, and fascinating indigenous cultures. Today's artists create modern art which reflects their cultural heritage while using a variety of modern and traditional mediums.

Journeys Forward Through Time

First Nations artists have been creating beautiful works of arts for thousands of years. The environment in which the ancient Inuit tribes lived may have been harsh by many standards, but it was also stunningly beautiful. The artists embraced their surroundings incorporating their special relationship with the environment in their mythologies and works of art.

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Modern First Nations artists produce art which is a culmination of this expansively rich heritage. Spiritual forces and ancient lore passed from generation to generation have resulted in modern art which reflects a unique and amazing cultural heritage. The First Nations art that is produced today reflects a journey through time that began with skillful art forms using natural materials and is still artistry in progress.

Returning to the Past

In Inuit cultural mythology, the soul is bound closely to the animals which populated their world and provided sustenance, clothing and shelter. This respect for the animal world is one of the marks of works of First Nations artists. Early pieces of art were often of carved stoned animals.

First Nations artists don't just return to the past. They have adapted to the present and the future by using the past as the foundation for their works of art. As a result, when you look at the beautiful work of the artists, you will still find sculptures made of stone, wood carvings and beautiful drawings. These works continue to draw upon the environment for inspiration and materials.

The First Nations artists have not remained static though. The artists work with many different mediums besides wood and stone. They make creative use of glass and beads, create paintings with many different kinds of paint, and masterfully experiment with new art forms.

Joining the Past and Present

The First Nations artists are talented, creative and productive artists. Their works of art have been recognized around the world as unique and inspiring. Many of the artists have been working for decades perfecting their art forms.

The First Nations artists are the products of a cultural heritage that is rich in symbolism and that cannot be separated from the environment. There are well-established artists and emerging artists, but they all have something in common. All of these artists call upon the past to create present day art.

Joining the past and present is not difficult for First Nations artists simply because their artistry is the blending of both. You will find painters, bead workers, stone and wood carvers, weavers, sculptures and jewelry designers. You can choose the artist and the work that touches your heart and soul.