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Christian Chapman

"I paint because it’s my way of paying respect to the past by way of telling a story. Storytelling is very important to me. Stories of heritage, identity and personal experience are explored in my art. The oral tradition of storytelling is important to preserving the evolving Anishinabe culture. I like to think my art helps keep stories alive for future generations to come. I remember the stories my grandmother would tell.  She would tell stories deeply rooted in her family background. Whether it’s a story from my grandmother or from my father, stories come from all over my community and beyond. I use these narratives to create my images. I hold the highest regard for storytellers. A good storyteller can evoke tears and laughter."
-C. Chapman

Christian Chapman (b, 1975) is of Anishinabe heritage from Fort William First Nation, Ontario. He creates two-dimensional mixed-media artwork that fuses elements of painting, drawing, and printmaking. Christian uses storytelling as the main theme in his practice to create his images. The act of storytelling has been an important part of his life: it has informed him of his culture by shaping his identity, personal experiences, and worldview. Recent exhibitions include "Anishinaabeg: Art and Power," Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON (2017), and "Fight For Your Life," Definitely Superior Art Gallery (2017). He has received numerous awards, such as the Hnatyshyn Foundation Reveal Art National Award Prize (2017), the Ontario Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts as Emerging Artist of the Year (2016), and the K. M. Hunter Artist Award of the Ontario Arts Foundation (2016). His work can be found in the art collections of the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, and the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, as well as in several private collections.

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