Sacred Feminine
An Indigenous Art Colouring Book
Published on 1. October 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-55266-919-8 (ISBN)
Description
"To all the young girls in care and women in corrections, never give up hope. I was once where you are. Life gets better. Be blessed."
- Jackie Traverse
Sacred Feminine is a colouring book by Anishinaabe artist Jackie Traverse.
The beautiful and intricate works of art within depict images of strength, resilience and empowerment. With each image, the artist explains the symbolism and meaning represented. The first of its kind, Sacred Feminine is intended to heal and educate readers and colourers of all ages.
- Jackie Traverse
Sacred Feminine is a colouring book by Anishinaabe artist Jackie Traverse.
The beautiful and intricate works of art within depict images of strength, resilience and empowerment. With each image, the artist explains the symbolism and meaning represented. The first of its kind, Sacred Feminine is intended to heal and educate readers and colourers of all ages.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Black Point, Nova Scotia
Canada
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 20 mm
Width: 25 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight
113 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55266-919-8 (9781552669198)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jackie Traverse, who is Anishinaabe, is a graduate from the School of Fine Arts at the University of Manitoba. She works in many mediums, including painting in oils and acrylics to mixed media, sculpture, and stop-motion animation.
The injustices faced by Indigenous Peoples are integral to Traverse's art, leading her to be deeply involved in her community. Through her art she expresses her ideas and opinions while striving to inspire dialogue on addressing her people's social issues. Traverse is known at the national and international levels as a gifted artist. To her, painting is truly where her heart lies.
"I can be inspired by ceremony and prayer, as well as kind and moving words. I love the culture of my people, and this is where most of my inspiration comes from."
The injustices faced by Indigenous Peoples are integral to Traverse's art, leading her to be deeply involved in her community. Through her art she expresses her ideas and opinions while striving to inspire dialogue on addressing her people's social issues. Traverse is known at the national and international levels as a gifted artist. To her, painting is truly where her heart lies.
"I can be inspired by ceremony and prayer, as well as kind and moving words. I love the culture of my people, and this is where most of my inspiration comes from."