SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Randi Nelson

Name
Randi Nelson Designs
Tribe
Bonaparte/St'uxwtéws First Nation
Main Classification
Beadwork / Quillwork
Classification #2
Diverse Arts
Classification #3
Website

SWAIA Booth History

Summer 2024
CP 16
Winter 2024
Randi Nelson
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement

The artist uses their blended heritage to merge Indigenous materials such as smoked hide, quills, and caribou hair with European patterns and antique beads. Deeply inspired by nature, their work captures the essence of seasonal flora through detailed replicas. By sourcing materials from Indigenous family, the artist supports traditional practices and incorporates the natural colors of plants into their pieces, carefully matching beads and hand-dyed caribou hair to the hues of flowers and leaves. The art, tied to the changing seasons, showcases a commitment to capturing nature's fleeting beauty. This fusion of cultural heritage and natural inspiration creates unique, meaningful art that honors both tradition and the environment.

2024 Portfolio

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