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ARTISANS
SILVER BEAR
Steven McComber, of Silver Bear, is a master carver of stone and wood that has been honing his craft for the last 40 years.
He works primarily with soapstone, alabaster, and basswood. His dynamic and elegant sculptures bring to life many aspects of Iroquois legends, tradition and culture as well as illustrate important lessons learned from his elders.
He has exhibited his work in Montreal, Ottawa and New York and has sold worldwide, including Australia, England, and France, to museums, corporate commissions and private collections.
The Kahnawá:ke Cultural Center will be holding a 40-year anniversary retrospective of his work beginning June 7th to September 2006 (for more info: 450-638-0880).
He welcomes commissions and is happy to accommodate all requests.
Tel: 450-632-4085 or 514-516-1900
or Cell: 514-516-1900.
silverbear.ca.
TAMMY BEAUVAIS DESIGNS
Since 1999, Tammy Beauvais has been designing clothing and accessories "with a touch of Iroquois class."
Mostly selftaught, her clothing line is sold wholesale, retail and on-line. Her line of clothing is available in Village Boutique and Okwari Arts and Crafts.
Custom orders are also available with minimum order of $1,000.
Now Introducing New Traditions a complete line of Iroquois art, native designed clothing, fur and jewelry.
(450) 635-6757
sales@tammybeauvais.com
www.tammybeauvais.com
P.O. Box 1599,
Kahnawá:ke, Quebec
J0L 1B0
STAINED GLASSWORKS
Ever since its opening in November 2003, Stained Glassworks Enterprises has offered quality stained glass and beadwork pieces; owner Sosan Montour handcrafts each piece, which results in a unique and distinctive look.
Montour operates predominately by appointment only basis but also displays her work at craft shows and events throughout the year such as those held for Mother's Day, Easter, and Christmas.
Customized items are always in high demand, she said. "I've been doing a lot of corporate gifts, a lot of people ask for customized corporate gifts."
Montour has expanded her business services by offering beadwork and stained glass classes, which are held on a six-week rotation schedule and average three to five participants. Classes are available at the beginner level and offer the opportunity for advancement. "People like it," says Sosan.
450-635-4920
SUZANNE PHILLIPS
Suzanne Phillips first discovered her natural artistic talent when she was encouraged to enter a national art contest when she was 16 years old. She went on to win first prize in that competition and has been painting with black & white ink and acrylic for the last twenty years, as well as decorating leather clothing and designing logos and signs.
Her work focuses on Native culture in the spirit of sharing her heritage with others. She garners much of her inspiration from her surroundings and many of her paintings begin with an image spotted in her in backyard or around the community. She welcomes commissioned work and enjoys brainstorming with her clients so that they are actively involved in the creative process.
Product/service: Artist works with black & white ink and acrylic paint, creates leather clothing decoration, logos and signs.
Tel: 450-635-8883 or 514-659-3071
or cell: 514-659-3071
PAULINE LAHACHE OWISOKON
Pauline Lahache, Owisokon, has been working as a freelance fine artist for over twenty years specializing in classic and realism painting on oil and canvas. Internationally recognized, her work has been sold in Germany, Italy, Belgium and Mexico. She also holds both 1st prize and the People's Choice Award at the prestigious Narrows Center of the Arts exhibition in New England.
Sculpture and home design are two other facets in which she unleashes her creativity. Her most recent piece, a gold leaf sculpture entitled Prophesy, is being exhibited at the Grande Bibliotheque Nationale of Montreal for the summer of 2006. Inspired by Native tradition and culture, but not limited to only that, she always has work ready to exhibit and/or sell and she is happy to accommodate commissions.
Original art
corporate gifts
Stationary
corporate identity
logo's
Owisokon@sympatico.ca
Owisokon
P.O. Box 329
Kahnawá:ke, Quebec
J0L 1B0
JOHN B. JACOBS
John B. Jacobs worked as a master carpenter and cabinet maker until he retired in 2001, at which point he was able to devote more of his time to the finer, more intricate possibilities of woodwork.
He has made a name for himself creating the traditional Iroquois cradle board, antique styled furniture, and water drums.
Most recently, his expertise with the medium has led him to experiment and perfect the art of inlayed, stacked wooden bowl making. The beauty of his unique designs and flawless craftsmanship are testaments to his talent and dedication.
His work will be on display and available for purchase at the Echoes of a Proud Nation Powwow in Kahnawá:ke on July 8 & 9, 2006.
He also welcomes custom orders.
Tel: 450-632-6793
SILVER FEATHER
Leo Diabo, of Silver Feather, is a master silversmith with 30 years of experience perfecting his unique and beautiful design style.
Every piece of jewelry he creates incorporates themes, images and stories from his Iroquois heritage and cultural beliefs - and this personable artist can tell you the meaning behind every one! He specializes in both simple and elaborate designs for necklaces, rings, and earrings, with or without hand-cut turquoise stones or wampum shells.
He incorporates clan symbolism (bear, wolf and turtle motifs) and has reinvented traditional jewelry styles from the 15th and 16th centuries. He also works with bone, carving large and small sculptures as well as making intricate chokers.
To visit the store to choose from over 400 items or to place a special order, call 450-638-2158. |
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