Northern Stories

This series of mixed media works explores historical and modern day themes that are unique to the north.  I could not produce this work without the wonderful opportunity to live here in Yellowknife and explore the smaller communities.

on the bench
This is in honour of the bush skills of the men and women who have fallen from grace and whose struggle for survival has more to do today with inner demons than outer. 
12 x12
papier mache, fur, copper, silk
SOLD

fair trade
An old inventory from the trading post (in the middle) is married with the currency (fur) and the take away( fabric) of a traditional trade.
7x14
fur, paper, dye, silk
SOLD