Description
Alan Syliboy is a very well known Mi’kmaq artist who uses many medias. Alan was born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia. Living in the Millbrook First Nations community, he journeys through his life with a demeanor of strength. Alan has built an ever growing list of accomplishments throughout his lifetime, although many people are most familiar with his beautiful and unique works of art that captivate and inspire us. In 2007, Alan took part in creating illustrations for the novel “The Stone Canoe: Two Lost Mi’kmaq tales,” which inspired him to continue his use of the Little Thunder character throughout his works. In 2009 Alan collaborated with Nance Ackerman and Paton Francis to create the animation, “Little Thunder” for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics which presented the Little Thunder character in motion using Alan’s interesting and beautiful style. The animation showcased the true magnificence of his artwork and solidified it’s incredible potential. Alan will share with us stories about his latest book featuring Thundermaker at the conference.
About the Print: An open edition giclee print titled “Humpback Whale” by Canadian artist Alan Syliboy. Painted in his unique style a what swims surrounded by various shapes and colours. The print is framed with a white top mat and black trim in a 2 1/4″ lack ridged moulding.
Dimensions: H 31″ x W 36″
