The Artist Series

“I strive to create art that affects my relatives in a positive way and makes them feel welcome. I believe art is medicine and has brought healing not only for myself, but for Indigenous people in way that connects us to our culture and identity. Inclusivity means creating work that speaks to those who are underrepresented. In our language, we say “Indinawe maaganidog”, which means “All my relations” - we are all connected, we are all welcome.”

Blake Angeconeb is an Anishinaabe woodlands artist who hails from Treaty 3 territory. His first venture into art began 7 years ago during a fun painting session with his younger niece, which has since launched him into a full-time career as a self-taught traditional painter, digital illustrator, and mural artist. Blake is most known for blending the school of woodlands art with pop culture references, which has in turn produced a landscape of works shared and celebrated by Indigenous people across all nations. He aims to create art that evokes a sense of pride and joy in being Anishinaabe. He is part of the Caribou clan and a proud member of Lac Seul First Nation.