Petroglyphs to Pixels - Ep 5 Nadia Myre (Clip)
Petroglyphs to Pixels: Nadia Myre
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(2020, 22 minutes)
Weaving Resistance
Nadia Myre’s participatory art projects invite reflection on colonial history and Indigenous resilience. From beading over the Indian Act to collaborative installations exploring oppression and healing, Myre’s work turns personal and collective narratives into powerful visual statements. A member of the Algonquin of Kitigan Zibi, she reclaims identity through art, ensuring that silenced histories find a voice.
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“Petroglyphs to Pixels, Season 1” explores the groundbreaking work of 13 Indigenous artists whose work transcends boundaries, reclaims cultural narratives, and reshapes the contemporary art landscape. From petroglyphs to digital media, their art—spanning sculpture, painting, photography, and performance—tells powerful stories of resilience, identity, and tradition. This series captures a vital moment in the continuum of Indigenous creativity.
Artists featured in Petroglyphs to Pixels, Season 1:
Alex Janvier
Rosalie Favel
Lou Ann Neel
James Hart
Nadia Myre
Lawrence Paul
Dozay Christmas
Teresa Marshall
Skeena Reece
Manasiah Akpaliapik
Alan Syliboy
Connie Watts
Wolastoq Point of View
Series written and directed by Jeff Bear, narrated and co-directed by Marianne Jones.