108 Petroglyphs to Pixels: Teresa Marshall
Petroglyphs to Pixels: Season 1 x 13 Episodes
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22m
(2020, 22 minutes)
Uncovering Hidden Histories
Through multimedia installations and sculpture, Mi’kmaq artist Teresa Marshall exposes the realities of colonialism and racism. Works like “Elitekey” and “Hide and Seek: The Souls You Keep Locked Away in God’s Closet” tell haunting stories of erasure, conflict, and resilience. Marshall’s art forces a confrontation with history, ensuring that the voices of the past are heard loud and clear in the present.
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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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