Being a Metis artist from rural Manitoba, Chris lives in the land of her ancestors, the birthplace of the Metis Nation.
She is a multidisciplinary artist working in diverse mediums such as paint, steel, resin, silver and fibre. Like the female ancestors before her the need to work on many things makes her believe in blood memory. Her curiosity leads her towards different ways of expressing herself. Each medium allows her to speak in a different way.
What motivates her is the science of the natural world. With a deep connection to the land,
she draws inspiration from the place where she lives beside the forest and the Boyne River.
A visit to her River’s Edge Studio inspires artists and nature lovers alike. More than a gallery or workshop, it is a sanctuary where the voice of the forest and song of the river come together with evocative work driven by the ancestral search for meaning and belonging. Workshops and events are held here year round.
Chris has exhibited throughout the prairies of Canada and her work can be found Internationally. She has helped develop a Mentorship program for high school students in rural Manitoba to work with professional artists to gain credits. Chris has been awarded the Queen Elisabeth ll Diamond Jubilee medal for her contribution to the arts.
She is a multidisciplinary artist working in diverse mediums such as paint, steel, resin, silver and fibre. Like the female ancestors before her the need to work on many things makes her believe in blood memory. Her curiosity leads her towards different ways of expressing herself. Each medium allows her to speak in a different way.
What motivates her is the science of the natural world. With a deep connection to the land,
she draws inspiration from the place where she lives beside the forest and the Boyne River.
A visit to her River’s Edge Studio inspires artists and nature lovers alike. More than a gallery or workshop, it is a sanctuary where the voice of the forest and song of the river come together with evocative work driven by the ancestral search for meaning and belonging. Workshops and events are held here year round.
Chris has exhibited throughout the prairies of Canada and her work can be found Internationally. She has helped develop a Mentorship program for high school students in rural Manitoba to work with professional artists to gain credits. Chris has been awarded the Queen Elisabeth ll Diamond Jubilee medal for her contribution to the arts.