Michelle Stoney was raised in the Gitxsan territory, in the house of Delgamuukw. Michelle is an acrylic painter, jeweller, sculptor and muralist. Michelle completed her Bachelor of fine arts degree from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2012 and Graduated from the Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program at NEC in 2018.
In 2019 Michelle received a BC achievement award (Fulmer award) known as the Crabtree McLennan Emerging artist award. Michelle is currently living in her home community of Gitanmaax , following in her late grandfathers (Victor Mowatt) footsteps teaching art to the local communities.
"I love incorporating my community and nature in all the work I create. I have also created my
own personal style over the years which comes from the traditional northwest coast formline
but is not traditional. I enjoy making works of art that represents my culture and community."
Designed by Gitxsan artist Michelle Stoney.The hand was an idea from local high school teachers. They had asked me to create a design to honour the...
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