Marcy Friesen Swampy Cree, b. 1972
Drink It, 2025
Beads, Pellon, threads
11 x 8 inches
27.9 x 20.3 cm
27.9 x 20.3 cm
Beaded with remarkable precision and wit, Marcy Friesen transforms ordinary objects into tender cultural commentary. A Pepsi can becomes “Bepsi,” referencing Rez humour and Indigenous meme culture where playful pronunciation...
Beaded with remarkable precision and wit, Marcy Friesen transforms ordinary objects into tender cultural commentary. A Pepsi can becomes “Bepsi,” referencing Rez humour and Indigenous meme culture where playful pronunciation carries nostalgia and shared experience. A beaded cigarette case evokes the rituals of visiting—having a smoke, coffee, or drink together. Created for Shoot the Breeze at the Mann Art Gallery, these works celebrate pride, comfort, and connection.