Annabella Mckay, 2024

A portrait of Anabella Mckay (my great grandmother) walking down a summer Winnipeg street made up of 87,074 beads.

I thank and acknowledge the First Peoples Heritage, Language and Culture Council and their partners in the Arts Program, the BC Arts Council, and the Government of British Columbias Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation who supported this project.

Program. Portraiture photos taken by Cydney Lawrence

ALL MY RELATIONS

I honour my Métis relations with each piece. This practice is a deep connection and reconnection to these relationships.

beading for all

This art is made for all; Indigenous & non-Indigenous. Embrace this space with respect and curiosity.