Shashish|Anutshish : a virtual museum to explore past and present First Nations culture.

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Title of the work

"Mitshiuan." Table.

Anouk St-Onge

Anouk learned how to sew and embroider at a very young age. As a child, Anouk would watch her mother sew, embroider, knit and make quilts. Her mother also worked leather, making travel bags as well as all of the family's clothing. Anouk hopes that her children will also learn in the same manner she did- through observation. She remembers her father's words: “Watch me and you will learn.” Anouk has developed her own personal style, infused with floral designs typical to her region. Her desire to broaden her knowledge as a craftsperson is strong.

Description

(2005) Birch thinned by hand, tree resin, elements of nature. Wood work: Paul Blacksmith.
"I love the beauty of the forest. I sometimes gather wild plants from the forest, create montages with them, and offer them as gifts for weddings or other special occasions such as anniversaries. For this project, I wanted to celebrate the beauty of nature using a dried plant arrangement. While trying to figure out how I could incorporate this arrangement within a table, I experimented with polyester resin. It is a long process involving thoroughly drying the plants prior to the successive application of many coats of resin. While making the birch table, I learned how to work wood with Paul, an elder who I very much admire."