Artworks is proud to present the art of four prestigious Anishinaabe artists: Shirley Brauker (potter), Kelley Church (weaver), Stephanie Jackson (painter), and Jason Quigno (sculptor). The Anishinaabe Peoples, comprised of the Ojibwe, Potawatami, Odawa, Salteaux, Chippewa, Mississaugas, Nipissing and Algonquin, are the indigenous people of our Great Lakes region in Michigan, as well as Wisconsin, Minnesota, and sections of Canada. Being Woodlands people, they lived with the land, drawing food, tools, and shelter from nature. Anishinaabe art reflects this harmonious relationship with the surrounding world combining art with craft whether for practical or ceremonial use. The artists in this exhibit continue to use traditional techniques while innovating in order to make their own personal statements.

An opening reception will be held Feb 5 at 1:00pm at the Batdorff Gallery in the Artworks Building. Award-winning Anishinaabe sculptor Jason Quigno will speak at the event. Quigno, a tribal citizen of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, who has been carving stone since he was 14, is a life-long resident of Michigan and is a direct descendant of Chief
Cobmoosa, also known as the Great Walker, one of the most recognized nineteenth century Grand River Ottawa leaders. In his words, “One of my purposes in life as an Anishinaabe man
and sculptor is to honor my ancestors. My intention is
to share a portion of the Anishinaabe’s beautiful history, our stories and rich traditions in stone.”