MANDALA and METIS ROSE
Kristi’s recent artistic focus is a merging of environmental, social and familial-ancestral Métis designs. The traditional patterns she incorporates in to her work were discovered in family photos, beaded and embroidered heirlooms, museum archives and from community elders. The experience of laying down patterns similar to those of our ancestors gives a sense of connection to them. The designs include life stages, balanced mirrored design, and images intended to emulate the traditional Metis flower beadwork. Her ancestors spoke Cree- Michif, and Chinook, so she purposefully incorporates Michif language in her work when possible.
The following works are a passion project of the artist. The historical, cultural and educational nature of the work requires intensive research and consultation. Some pieces reflect Kristi's Métis culture, while others touch on themes such as ecology, spirituality or global peace.
Created with a variety of medium, such as sepia ink, metallic inks, watercolour, wax resist, gold leaf or pastel sgrafutto, with embellishments of beads, porcupine quill, hide or velvet.
Note* The 'Forget-Me-Not, Métis Rose' designs are collaborative pieces with cousin, artist Lisa Shepherd.
The following works are a passion project of the artist. The historical, cultural and educational nature of the work requires intensive research and consultation. Some pieces reflect Kristi's Métis culture, while others touch on themes such as ecology, spirituality or global peace.
Created with a variety of medium, such as sepia ink, metallic inks, watercolour, wax resist, gold leaf or pastel sgrafutto, with embellishments of beads, porcupine quill, hide or velvet.
Note* The 'Forget-Me-Not, Métis Rose' designs are collaborative pieces with cousin, artist Lisa Shepherd.
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
The artist has created hundreds of mandalas through the years, both for pleasure and by commission. Most have now sold to private collections in Canada, the U.S and Europe. Scroll through a few of her past favourites, below.
If you'd like to purchase a design that is no longer in print or commission a new work, please contact the artist.
