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(2020, 22 minutes)
Art as Ancestral Legacy
Cultural justice and artistic tradition intertwine in the work of Kwakwaka’wakw artist Lou-Ann Neel. A descendant of master carvers and designers, Neel continues her family’s legacy while advocating for the repatriation of cultural artifacts. Her designs, such as “Four Noble Women,” celebrate Indigenous strength, while her work as a Repatriation Specialist at the Royal BC Museum ensures that lost cultural treasures return home. Neel’s artistry is both a tribute to the past and a path toward a just future.
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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)
Art as Ancestral Legacy
Cultural justice and artistic tradition intertwine in the work of Kwakwaka’wakw artist Lou-Ann Neel. A descendant of master carvers and designers, Neel continues her family’s legacy while advocating for the repatriation of cultural artifacts. Her designs, such as “Four Noble Women,” celebrate Indigenous strength, while her work as a Repatriation Specialist at the Royal BC Museum ensures that lost cultural treasures return home. Neel’s artistry is both a tribute to the past and a path toward a just future.
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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.
