Emily Kewageshig

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Written By Katie Wilhelm

Description:

Emily Kewageshig is an Anishnaabe artist and visual storyteller from Saugeen First Nation No. 29. Her work captures the interconnection of life forms using both traditional and contemporary materials. Her work is centered around themes of birth, death, and rebirth as they are closely intertwined in both her cultural teachings and personal lived experiences. Emily celebrated her first solo exhibition titled "Mooshknemgog Bmaadziwin: Full Circle" (2020), which was shown at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound, Ontario. She continues to create artwork for various organizations to highlight Indigenous knowledge and culture.

She graduated from Sheridan College’s Visual and Creative Arts Diploma program with Honours in 2017, receiving the “Best in Show” award at the final graduate exhibition. She attended OCAD University in the BFA Indigenous Visual Culture program (2017-2020).

Location:

Saugeen First Nation, Ont.

Contact:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artbyemilykewageshig/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilykewageshig/?hl=en

Website: https://www.emily-kewageshig.com/

Email: kewageshigemily@gmail.com

Katie Wilhelm

Katie Wilhelm (RGD) is an award-winning Indigenous designer and marketing consultant based in London, Ontario.

https://www.katiewilhelm.ca
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