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"My work reflects my fascination with colour and the power of a joyful image to bring light to the soul at any time the spirit is in need of a reminder, that in beauty, there is peace."  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dawn Oman, Yellowknives Dene Artist

Dawn Oman was born in Yellowknife, North West Territories, of Yellowknives Dene and Welsh descent. Directly descended from Chief Snuff, who signed Treaty 8 with the Canadian Government, she began to draw as a means of silently amusing herself and staying out of her foster families' way. Since then, Dawn has exhibited across North America, opened her own Studio Gallery, and won awards and important commissions for her artwork. The Royal Canadian Mint Limited Edition 50 Cent Collectors coin in the 2003 Festival Series commemorating the Great Northern Arts Festival features Dawn's "Rising Star."

Dawn's main theme is winter; her snowy bright images capture the essence of the North in the dark time, cold, but full of colour. Her use of swirling colours representing the northern lights is a recognizable and recurrent theme throughout her works, as is her bold use of colour and brilliant combinations. What began as a way to make herself quietly invisible has brought an exuberant and joyful presence to the contemporary Canadian arts scene.

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Collections by Dawn Oman

  • Dawn Oman Alpha Bear Eco-Bag - Oscardo

    Dawn Oman Alpha Bear Eco-Bag

    $30.00 CAD

    Design by Yellow Knives Dene Native Artist Dawn Oman. "In Dene Culture the bear is the most respected leader with great powers in the human realm. ...

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    $30.00 CAD
  • Dawn Oman Spring Bear T-shirt - Oscardo

    Dawn Oman Spring Bear T-shirt

    $29.00 CAD

    Design by Yellow Knives Dene Native Artist Dawn Oman. "The hollow shafts of the polar bears fur reflects the light, making it appear white. Spring ...

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    $29.00 CAD
  • Dawn Oman Spring Bear Eco-Bag - Oscardo

    Dawn Oman Spring Bear Eco-Bag

    $30.00 CAD

    Design by Yellow Knives Dene Native Artist Dawn Oman. "The hollow shafts of the polar bears fur reflects the light, making it appear white. Spring ...

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    $30.00 CAD

  • Dawn Oman Alpha Bear Magnet

    $7.00 CAD

    Design by Yellowknives Dene Native Artist Dawn Oman. "In Dene Culture, the bear is the most respected leader with great powers in the human realm.I...

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    $7.00 CAD

  • Dawn Oman Sky Watchers Wallet

    $55.00 CAD

    Design byYellow Knives Dene Artist Dawn Oman.   "The Polar Bear is known as the wise, powerful 'Great Lonely Wanderer'. The Bear clan members were ...

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    $55.00 CAD

  • Dawn Oman Sky Watchers Magnet

    $7.00 CAD

    Design by Yellowknives Dene Native Artist Dawn Oman. "The Polar Bear is known as the wise, powerful 'Great Lonely Wanderer'. The Bear clan members ...

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    $7.00 CAD

  • Dawn Oman Night Inukshuk Magnet

    $7.00 CAD

    Designed by Yellowknives Dene  Native Artist Dawn Oman. "An Inuktitut word meaning 'in the shape of a man' - a directional symbol of trust and reas...

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    $7.00 CAD

  • Dawn Oman Inukshuk Magnet

    $7.00 CAD

    Designed by Yellow Knives Dene Artist Dawn Oman. "Inukshuks were traditionally built to serve as landmarks, to guide Native travelers and as an end...

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    $7.00 CAD