Ancestral Portraits: The Colour of My People (Art in Profile: Canadian Art and Architecture, 1) (Volume 1)

Ancestral Portraits is a retrospective of the art and life of Frederick R. McDonald, one of Albertas most exciting Alberta First Nations artists working today, and a celebration of a rich Cree heritage. With one foot in the world of his ancestral peoples, and the other in the realm of contemporary Canadian society, McDonald paints from a unique perspective and uses his art to communicate the culture and spirituality of his ancestors. As the first book in the Art in Profile series, Ancestral Portraits is a journey into the creative world of one of Canadas up and coming First Nations artists. Ancestral Portraits Is A Retrospective Of The Art And Life Of Frederick R. Mcdonald, One Of Alberta's Most Exciting Alberta First Nations Artists Working Today, And A Celebration Of A Rich Cree Heritage. With One Foot In The World Of His Ancestral People, And The Other In The Realm Of Contemporary Canadian Society, Mcdonald Paints From A Unique Perspective And Uses His Art To Communicate The Culture And Spirituality Of His Ancestors.--book Jacket. In The Beginning: In The Beginning, There Are Only Thoughts ; Thoughts On First Nations Art, Some On Politics ; Influences 1: My Grandfather, My Brother, And A River ; Influences 2: High School And Beyond ; On The Art Of Traveling ; Worldly Encounters 1: Canada ; Worldly Encounters 2: Australia ; Segregations/reservations ; On Personal Promises ; Indians First ... ; ... Then Commerce ; Of Colour And Light ; At The End, A Beginning -- In The Other World -- Ancestors Still Talk -- Other Thoughts On Other Things -- Way Up North. Frederick R. Mcdonald. Includes Bibliographical References. Ancestral Portraits is a retrospective of the art and life of Frederick R. McDonald, one of Alberta's most exciting Indigenous artists working today, and a celebration of a rich Cree heritage. With one foot in the world of his ancestral peoples and the other in the realm of contemporary Canadian society, McDonald paints from a unique perspective and uses his art to communicate the culture and spirituality of his ancestors. Ancestral Portraits is a journey into the creative world of one of Canada's up and coming Indigenous artists. With one foot in the world of his ancestral people, & the other in the realm of Canadian society, Frederick R McDonald paints from a unique perspective & uses his art to convey a First Nations message to viewers & readers. This is an illustrated retrospective of the life & art of Woodland Cree painter, Frederick R McDonald.