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Alan Syliboy
Cultural Background: Mi’kmaq, Millbrook First Nations Reservations, Nova Scotia
Alan Syliboy was born and raised on the Millbrook First Nations Reservations in Nova Scotia, and like many others of his generation, he grew up believing that First Nations artwork was generic; or what you saw on television and other mass media sources. As a youth, feeling unsure of his talents and his identity, he found painting painful and difficult. It wasn’t until he met and studied privately with renowned Maliseet Artist, Shirley Bear, that he found his confidence and began to take his own path. He eventually found great inspiration in the petroglyphs of his ancestors that have been discovered in ancient rocks all over the Maritimes. This spiritual connection has become the driving force of his artwork over the past forty years.
Over the last four decades, his artwork has taken him all over the world to many locations in Canada, The USA, Europe and the Orient. Alan has been recognized with some of the most prestigious honours. In 1999, he was commissioned by the Royal Mint of Canada to design a $200.00 22kt Gold Coin. In 2002, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for this contribution to the art world. In 2010, Alan presented an original portrait of Grand Chief Membertou to Queen Elizabeth II. Alan was commissioned by the Vancouver Olympic Committee to paint a 30-metre long mural entitled, “People of the Dawn”. This mural was presented during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and remains on permanent display at the Trout Lake Community Centre, in Vancouver. Alan continues to be actively involved in promoting Aboriginal art, and is presently curator of the touring “Snap Shot Art Show”.
Alan has remained on the reserve in Millbrook, and has also has opened a studio where he works as well as displays his art.
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Origine Culturelle: Mi’kmaq, Millbrook First Nations Reservations, Nova Scotia
Alan Syliboy est né et a grandi sur les réserves des Premières Nations de Millbrook en Nouvelle-Écosse, et comme beaucoup d’autres de sa génération, il a grandi en croyant que les œuvres des Premières Nations étaient génériques;… ou ce que vous avez vu à la télévision et d’autres sources de médias de masse. Dans sa jeunesse, se sentant sûr de ses talents et de son identité, il a trouvé la peinture pénible et difficile. Ce n’est qu’après qu’il rencontre et a étudie en privé avec l’artiste Malécite de renom, Shirley Bear, qu’il a trouvé sa confiance, et a commencé à prendre son propre chemin. Il a finalement trouvé une grande inspiration dans les pétroglyphes de ses ancêtres qui ont été découverts dans les roches anciennes partout dans les Maritimes. Cette connexion spirituelle est devenue la force motrice de son œuvre au cours des quarante dernières années.
Au cours des quatre dernières décennies, son œuvre l’a emmené aux quatres coins du monde à de nombreux endroits au Canada, aux Etats-Unis, en Europe et en Orient. Alan a été reconnu par quelques-uns des prix les plus prestigieux. En 1999, il a été commandé par la Monnaie Royale du Canada pour concevoir une pièce de monnaie de 200$ en or 22kt. En 2002, il a reçu la Médaille du jubilé de la Reine Elizabeth II pour cette contribution au monde de l’art. En 2010, Alan a présenté un portrait original du grand chef Membertou, à la Reine Elizabeth II. Alan a été commandé par le Comité olympique de Vancouver pour peindre une fresque de 30 mètres de long intitulée: “Les Gens de l’Aube”. Cette murale a été présenté lors des Jeux olympiques de Vancouver en 2010, et reste exposée en permanence au Centre communautaire de Trout Lake, à Vancouver. Alan continue d’être activement impliqué dans la promotion de l’art autochtone, et est actuellement commissaire de la tournée “Snap Shot Art Show”.
Alan reste sur la réserve de Millbrook, et a également ouvert un studio où il travaille et affiche son art.
Portfolio
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Item Code: POD1340
Right Whale
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/Canvas; IndigenousSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD1339
Moose with Spirits Dancing All Around
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/Canvas; IndigenousSize: 6 x 9 in -
Item Code: POD1338
Humpback Whale in Green Water
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/Canvas; IndigenousSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD1337
Fin Whale
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/Canvas; IndigenousSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD1336
Caribou with Red
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/Canvas; IndigenousSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD852
Blue Moose in a Meadow
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in -
Item Code: POD851
Little Thunder Dancing under Stars
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in -
Item Code: POD850
Woman in Yellow Light
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 6 x 9 in -
Item Code: POD849
Sperm Whale
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD848
Humpback Whale Rolling Out of Bed
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD847
Two Caribou with Stars
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD718
Winter Caribou
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD717
Mi
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD716
Red Caribou Eating Summer Grass
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD715
Green Moose in Yellow Light
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD714
Mi
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD713
Shaman Dancing at Sunset
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD712
Humpback Swimming with Yellow Bubbles
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD711
Petroglyph Sperm Whale
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD710
Man Smoking a Pipe
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in -
Item Code: POD709
Abandoned Woman
by: Syliboy, AlanArt Cards/Mat/Frame/CanvasSize: 9 x 6 in