Syilx Nation artist recognized in provincial competition

A member of the Syilx/Okanagan Nation has been recognized for his artistic skills.

Sheldon Pierre Louis was named the recipient of the Crabtree McLennan Emerging Artist Polygon Award in First Nations Art.

Louis’s work spans painting, murals, media art, carving, traditional Syilx materials, and traditional hand poke tattooing, all of which draw on his Indigenous culture while embracing contemporary forms of expression.

His works also explore themes of community, belonging and cultural resilience, and act as a tool for education, healing and inclusion.