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(2020, 22 minutes)
Petroglyphs Reimagined
Mi’kmaq artist, musician, and storyteller Alan Syliboy brings ancient traditions to life through contemporary expression. Influenced by Mi’kmaq petroglyphs and spiritual teachings, his work explores themes of family, searching, and resilience. From CBC television productions to designing a Canadian Mint gold coin, Syliboy bridges cultures with his art, inviting audiences to see the world through an Indigenous lens.
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“Petroglyphs to Pixels, Season 1” explores the groundbreaking work of 13 Indigenous artists whose work transcends boundaries, reclaims cultural narratives, and reshapes the contemporary art landscape. From petroglyphs to digital media, their art—spanning sculpture, painting, photography, and performance—tells powerful stories of resilience, identity, and tradition. This series captures a vital moment in the continuum of Indigenous creativity.
Artists featured in Petroglyphs to Pixels, Season 1:
Alex Janvier
Rosalie Favel
Lou Ann Neel
James Hart
Nadia Myre
Lawrence Paul
Dozay Christmas
Teresa Marshall
Skeena Reece
Manasiah Akpaliapik
Alan Syliboy
Connie Watts
Wolastoq Point of View
Series written and directed by Jeff Bear, narrated and co-directed by Marianne Jones.
(2020, 22 minutes)
Petroglyphs Reimagined
Mi’kmaq artist, musician, and storyteller Alan Syliboy brings ancient traditions to life through contemporary expression. Influenced by Mi’kmaq petroglyphs and spiritual teachings, his work explores themes of family, searching, and resilience. From CBC television productions to designing a Canadian Mint gold coin, Syliboy bridges cultures with his art, inviting audiences to see the world through an Indigenous lens.
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“Petroglyphs to Pixels, Season 1” explores the groundbreaking work of 13 Indigenous artists whose work transcends boundaries, reclaims cultural narratives, and reshapes the contemporary art landscape. From petroglyphs to digital media, their art—spanning sculpture, painting, photography, and performance—tells powerful stories of resilience, identity, and tradition. This series captures a vital moment in the continuum of Indigenous creativity.
Artists featured in Petroglyphs to Pixels, Season 1:
Alex Janvier
Rosalie Favel
Lou Ann Neel
James Hart
Nadia Myre
Lawrence Paul
Dozay Christmas
Teresa Marshall
Skeena Reece
Manasiah Akpaliapik
Alan Syliboy
Connie Watts
Wolastoq Point of View
Series written and directed by Jeff Bear, narrated and co-directed by Marianne Jones.
