made slowly & intentionally in treaty 1 / winnipeg
beadwork as slow & intentional storytelling
As a fourth generation beadworkerartist in my family, I practice beadwork to continue learning, sharing and teaching our traditions, and to carry the culture forward to future generations. I am a forever learner of beadwork, my practice is always fluid and changing.
My work combines high quality materials such as vintage beads, smoked moose hide and sterling silver/gold findings - while also making use of materials I have on hand, trading materials, harvesting materials from the land as well as buying beads and materials secondhand.
Heavily inspired by those who came before me, my designs reflect and honour traditional beading techniques - combined with my love for the land, and my personal experiences and relationship with it alongside my passion for art, design and creating.
thank you / kinanaskómitin for being here
About Bronwyn
Bronwyn is a mixed Cree-Métis / settler artist from Treaty 1 territory in Winnipeg, Canada. She is a multidisciplinary artist focusing on beadwork, creating a variety of unique pieces such as earrings, pins, moccasins, mittens and more that combine beadwork, leatherwork and sewing. Her work acts as a means of storytelling and investigation of function, culture, identity, history and geography.
