Allen Sapp | |
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Born | Sa-pu-num Kiskayetum January 2, 1928 Red Pheasant Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Died | December 29, 2015 | (aged 87)
Nationality | Plains Cree |
Spouse | Margaret Sapp |
Awards | Order of Canada Saskatchewan Order of Merit |
Website | www.allensapp.com |
Allen Sapp OC SOM RCA (January 2, 1928 – December 29, 2015) was a Canadian Cree painter, who resided in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. His art and his story have become known throughout Canada. Many of his paintings feature images of his grandmother. His work and life story have been the subject of a number of books and television documentaries.