"Sometimes recognition comes from unexpected places." Dreamscape Mixed-media triptych. Acrylic, Sharpie, spray paint, recycled bingo cards, varnish finish. Created in 2024 When Mohawk artist Dave Fadden reached out to invite me to be part of a group exhibition, it was a moment that meant more than just showing my artwork. It was a moment of being seen. As a contemporary queer Mohawk artist, my work does not always fit into the traditional expectations people may ha

Last night I met an artist who proudly told me they create “Aboriginal art”…. (Did you’re body tense up?) That wording immediately stood out to me. As an Indigenous person, “Aboriginal” is not a word I personally use to describe myself. For many Indigenous people today, terms like First Nations, Inuit, Métis, or Indigenous are more commonly used. Then she showed me her artwork. I recognized imagery connected to the creation story , so I started sharing the story be