SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET 2024 OFFICIAL ARTIST DIRECTORY

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Shawna McLeod-From the Land Creations

Deh Gah Gotie Dene First Nation
Name
Shawna McLeod
Booth
CP 14
Website
Description

My business is inspired by the land and being out on the land. I specialize in making jewellery and garments that incorporate elements from the land in each piece that I make, whether it’s caribou or moose antler, sweetgrass, moose and caribou hide, porcupine quills, birchbark or sinew. I harvest all the materials that I need for my work, which has strengthened my appreciation of all that the animals and land have to offer, and taught me how much work collecting these materials is! Whether it is working on hides or preparing porcupine quills, we make sure all of the animal is used in a respectful, caring and loving way. Beading and working with natural elements has been an immeasurable source of healing for me. It’s been a gateway to connect to my ancestors and a tool for me to learn new things. Each stitch makes me feel a little more grounded and I feel that art allows me to express myself in different ways.