Christi Belcourt is a Michif (Métis) visual artist with a deep respect for Mother Earth, the traditions and the knowledge of her people. In addition to her paintings she is also known as a community based artist, environmentalist and advocate for the lands, waters and Indigenous peoples. From: http://christibelcourt.com/
Artist Statement
“I have nothing to say about my art. I will leave that to others. Everything that drives me, and drives my art and the mishmash of everything I do in my life is my love for the earth and my awe of it all. How is it possible we are even alive? The great power and mystery surrounds us every minute of every day. Everything – the plants, insects, winds, stars, rocks, animals, us – is a giant web of pure spirit. Nothing is separate from anything else. The spirit world surrounds us at all moments and is present in all things. If it’s possible we live in a planet surrounded by stars, then nothing is impossible.
My heart overflows with love for the beauty of this world. The mystery of this planet and this universe is too vast and too powerful to even begin to understand. All I know is that all life, even the rocks, need to be treated with respect”
From http://christibelcourt.com/
Artist Statement
“I have nothing to say about my art. I will leave that to others. Everything that drives me, and drives my art and the mishmash of everything I do in my life is my love for the earth and my awe of it all. How is it possible we are even alive? The great power and mystery surrounds us every minute of every day. Everything – the plants, insects, winds, stars, rocks, animals, us – is a giant web of pure spirit. Nothing is separate from anything else. The spirit world surrounds us at all moments and is present in all things. If it’s possible we live in a planet surrounded by stars, then nothing is impossible.
My heart overflows with love for the beauty of this world. The mystery of this planet and this universe is too vast and too powerful to even begin to understand. All I know is that all life, even the rocks, need to be treated with respect”
From http://christibelcourt.com/
Images of her artwork for an artist study:
http://christibelcourt.com/featured-page-on-landing-page-home/
http://christibelcourt.com/beadwork-style/
What colours does Christi Belcourt use in her artwork?
- How is her artwork inspired by the colours of nature.
Go outside and make a colour block of all the colours you can find outside.
What colours would be similar in the great lakes region?
What animal and plants are similar?
**Make sure to go through the lesson on the difference between copying and being inspired by.
Acknowledging the land and the abundance of gifts and nutrients it provides to humankind reminds us that we are all stewards and have a responsibility to protect the natural environment. Choose a local plant to get to know. What can you learn about it? What is it's name? Where does your plant grown and can you visit to observe your plant?
What colours would be similar in the great lakes region?
What animal and plants are similar?
**Make sure to go through the lesson on the difference between copying and being inspired by.
Acknowledging the land and the abundance of gifts and nutrients it provides to humankind reminds us that we are all stewards and have a responsibility to protect the natural environment. Choose a local plant to get to know. What can you learn about it? What is it's name? Where does your plant grown and can you visit to observe your plant?
Students painted the background black. The students drew out the plant they had become to know well with white chalk onto the black background.
With wooden skewers (not what Christi Belcourt uses, but the students were more successful with this), the students created dots to fill in their design.
With wooden skewers (not what Christi Belcourt uses, but the students were more successful with this), the students created dots to fill in their design.
Process of becoming familiar with a rose by the school grounds. Noticing the peddles are heart shaped. Started wild rose artwork.
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