Matthew Provost Naatsikapamatoosin (Two Smudge) Piikani, b. 1995
Across the Mountains, 2026
Ink, alcohol based markers, on map from 1975
26 1/2 x 18 inches
67.3 x 45.7 cm
67.3 x 45.7 cm
Photo: Byron Dauncey
This work references the movement of stories and relationships across Blackfoot territory, including regions now divided by contemporary borders. Featuring the Lost Children and Ihkitsikammiksi (Pleiades/Seven Sisters), the composition connects...
This work references the movement of stories and relationships across Blackfoot territory, including regions now divided by contemporary borders. Featuring the Lost Children and Ihkitsikammiksi (Pleiades/Seven Sisters), the composition connects celestial narratives with mountainous landscapes, emphasizing continuity across distance. The imagery reflects enduring cultural, ceremonial, and geographic ties that extend beyond imposed boundaries.
Exhibitions
Re-Counting Coup, Fazakas Gallery, Vancouver, BC, May 14 – June 25, 20261
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