Ancestor Dreamin’ 2022 --- Catherine Blackburn & Emily Jan
“When I create using traditional techniques or materials, such as smoked moose hide or animal hair, I am directly linked to my culture through a powerful connection that is rooted in ancestral knowledge, sovereignty, and love. Just as my grandmother created work imbued with intention and meaning using slow-fashion process – processes defined as labours of love – I create work inspired by her. For me stitching is medicine, and when I sit at my beading table, I fall into making in a way that isn’t considered labour.”
-Catherine Blakcburn
Ancestor Dreamin’ 2022 --- Catherine Blackburn & Emily Jan
“When I create using traditional techniques or materials, such as smoked moose hide or animal hair, I am directly linked to my culture through a powerful connection that is rooted in ancestral knowledge, sovereignty, and love. Just as my grandmother created work imbued with intention and meaning using slow-fashion process – processes defined as labours of love – I create work inspired by her. For me stitching is medicine, and when I sit at my beading table, I fall into making in a way that isn’t considered labour.”
-Catherine Blakcburn