SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Shawna McLeod

Name
Shawna McLeod-From the Land Creations
Tribe
Deh Gah Gotie Dene First Nation
Main Classification
Diverse Arts
Classification #2
Classification #3
Website

SWAIA Booth History

Summer 2024
CP 14
Winter 2024
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Shawna McLeod

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.

2024 Portfolio

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