102 Petroglyphs to Pixels: Rosalie Favell
Petroglyphs to Pixels: Season 1 x 13 Episodes
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22m
(2020. 22 minutes)
Portraits of Identity
Through striking self-portrait photography and layered collage imagery, Métis artist Rosalie Favell reclaims history and identity. Her work, deeply personal yet universally resonant, explores themes of family, gender, and the ongoing presence of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Favell’s photography has captured over 450 First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists, preserving a vibrant visual archive of contemporary Indigenous creativity. Her mission: to show that Indigenous voices remain strong, resilient, and undeniable.
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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.
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