Jackson Beardy

Jackson Beardy
Born(1944-07-24)July 24, 1944[1]
Garden Hill Reserve, Island Lake, Manitoba, Canada
DiedDecember 7, 1984(1984-12-07) (aged 40)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
NationalityGarden Hill First Nation, Canadian
EducationSelf-taught, Technical Vocational High School, University of Manitoba
Known forPainter
Notable workTreaty Numbers 23, 287, 1171
MovementWoodland School of Art and Indian Group of Seven.
AwardsCanadian Centennial Medal (1972),[1] Young Achievers Award, Canada Council Grant, Outstanding Young Manitoban Award

Jackson Beardy (July 24, 1944 – December 7, 1984) was an Indigenous Oji-Cree Anishinaabe artist born in Canada. His works are characterized by scenes from Ojibwe and Cree oral history and many focus on the relationship between humans and nature.[2] He belonged to the Woodland School of Art and was a prominent member of the Indian Group of Seven. His work has contributed to the recognition of Indigenous contemporary art within Canada.[2]

  1. ^ a b Petten, Cheryl. "Jackson Beardy - Footprints." Archived 2011-11-28 at the Wayback Machine Aboriginal Multi-Media Society. Retrieved 30 Jan 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Jackson Beardy". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on June 9, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.