Hello, my name is Nigit'stil Norbert.

Born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, I grew up being inspired by the natural world. My photography is a direct reflection of my upbringing in the beautiful landscape that is Northern Canada. I am Gwich’in First Nations, and my family is from Inuvik, NT far above the Arctic Circle. I have had a lifelong passionate relationship with photography and it has continued to be an outlet for creative, artistic and personal visions. I have traveled extensively throughout the world, but to this day, not enough.

My eye focuses on natural light and shapes. I pay close attention to not paying close attention. My process is controlled yet extremely organic. I embrace the unexpected in the methods and processes of my artwork.

I choose to work with traditional techniques and equipment, such as: analog film, 4x5 large format cameras, and experimental techniques. My most recent explorations have involved stop-motion and time-lapse photography, further expressing the depth of my concepts and ideas.

Recently I have been exploring my Aboriginal identity within my photography. Among my research I have begun to delve into ideas about Aboriginal representation and what that means to me. Issues that I have worked with in past works such as representation, misrepresentation, and stereotypes have led me down a very interesting path with my photography. Discovering and exploring my own Aboriginal identity has been an exciting journey. I can not stress enough, that the need for me to be seen as a skilled photographer, not solely an ‘Indian’ artist who makes ‘Indian’ work, is what I strive for when I research and work on my projects.

Ryerson University, Toronto, ON 2007-2009

Ontario College of Art & Design, Toronto, ON 2009 - Present, BFA