ARTIST STATEMENT
The importance of nature to me as a Métis is my main source of inspiration. I am constantly awestruck by the beauty that is found in the smallest of flowers and the unintentional humour of animals. I am always surprised at what I learn from observing flora and fauna, forever reinforcing the very fact that humans are inextricably connected with nature, no matter how much we try to conquer it.

When I reflect on Métis culture, I am reminded of the symbols that represent the life of the Coureurs-des-bois and the Voyageurs, as well as the old way of life when not working. I’m also interested in lives of the Métis women and the flower designs they applied to their clothing and other garments. But the most personal aspect of being Métis for me is the duality that exists in bridging two very different cultures (the European and the Aboriginal) into a distinct one.

My goal as an artist is to blend these two cultures through style and sometimes borrowed symbols to produce something new that is tangible and unique.

ARTIST CV
Gallery representation and memberships:
2009-Present
Wah-sa Gallery (Representing fine art gallery)
Arts Council of Muskoka (Board Member)
Arts Council of Muskoka (Artist Affiliate)
Arts Directory of Muskoka (Listed Artist)
Artists In Canada (Listed Artist)
ArtsSLANT Worldwide (Listed Artist)
2009
Arts Society King (Member)

2010 shows:
Solo exhibition Southlake Art Gallery, Newmarket, ON
Celebrating 400 Years of Francophone Presence Along the Humber King Historical Society, King Township Museum, ON
Eight Back From the Lake, The Art Space, Huntsville Art Society, Huntsville, ON
Métis Day at Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene, ON
G20/G8: Experience Canada Event Media Centre, Toronto, ON
National Aboriginal Day Sainte-Marie-Among-the-Hurons Historic Site, Midland, ON
11th Annual Newmarket Heritage Art Newmarket, ON
2nd Annual Newmarket Celebrates the Arts Gala Juried Showcase, Newmarket, ON
2010 Chair-ity Auction Cottage Dreams Cancer Recovery Initiative, Cottage Life Show, International Centre, Mississauga, ON

2009 shows:
Newmarket School of Fine Art 2nd Annual Art Show and Sale Newmarket School of Fine Art, Newmarket, ON
Fall Art Exhibition Muskoka Place Gallery, Port Carling, ON
Clarington House Thanksgiving Day Art Exhibition Clarington House, Muskoka, ON
Red Leaves Thanksgiving Art Exhibition Red Leaves Marriott, Muskoka, ON
"Vis-A-Vis" Scotiabank Nuit Blanche & Juried Gallery Show, Artists Toronto, Arta Gallery, Toronto, ON
Schomberg Village Street Gallery Juried Show and Sale, Schomberg, ON
"Harvest Muskoka©" Juried Group Exhibition, Muskoka Place Gallery, Port Carling, ON
Métis Day at Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene, ON
Newmarket Heritage Art, Newmarket, ON
"Spring Forth" Juried Group Exhibition, Raw/vision Gallery, Brandon, MB

Published artwork & photography:
2010 Various images, Ontario Out-of-Doors Magazine, Vol. 42, Issue 7, pgs 53 & 56
2010 "Vis-A-Vis", Oblique Quarterly, Volume 1, Issue 1, Spring 2010 (Print & Online)
2009 "First Snow", Custom House (Print)
2008 "Wild Sumac", Custom House (Print)
2008 "Wild Turkey Eggs", Ontario Out-of-Doors Magazine Hunting Annual, Volume 40, Issue 8, page 79

Residencies and public appearances:
2010 Artist in Residence & Demonstrator "The Art of Métis Flower Patterns" King Museum, King Township, ON
2010 Presenter "The Art of Métis Flower Patterns" 5th Annual Métis Day at Discovery Harbour, Penetang, ON
2010 Artist Ambassador G20/G8 Media Centre, Toronto, ON
2010 Speaker/Presenter "Arts Council of Muskoka: Revitalizing the Brand and Creating New Revenue" Arts Council of Muskoka AGM, Raymond Hall, Utterson, ON
2009 Presenter "The Art of Métis Designs" 4th Annual Métis Day at Discovery Harbour, Penetang, ON

Press:
2010 "Eight Back From the Lake", Weekender-Gravenhurst Edition, Vol. 16, No. 16, Page 37
2010 "Eight Back From the Lake", Weekender-Gravenhurst Edition, Vol. 16, No. 11, Page 8