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(2020, 22 minutes)
A Visionary's Journey
Step into the world of the late Alex Janvier, a Denesuline artist whose masterful abstract paintings tell stories of resilience, culture, and identity. Recognized as the grandfather of Contemporary Indigenous art, Janvier’s work is collected by national galleries worldwide.
Indian Residential Schools were a paradox for Alex. He survived the notorious school to become an icon in Canadian art. Janvier’s legacy is one of artistic brilliance and cultural pride. His powerful message endures: “We are the land, and the land is us.”
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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)
A Visionary's Journey
Step into the world of the late Alex Janvier, a Denesuline artist whose masterful abstract paintings tell stories of resilience, culture, and identity. Recognized as the grandfather of Contemporary Indigenous art, Janvier’s work is collected by national galleries worldwide.
Indian Residential Schools were a paradox for Alex. He survived the notorious school to become an icon in Canadian art. Janvier’s legacy is one of artistic brilliance and cultural pride. His powerful message endures: “We are the land, and the land is us.”
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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.
