Painting

An Indian's Cupboard of Curiosities

Some of the earliest records of Indigenous visual culture being present in Europe comes from the Baroque period; in particular the genre of collection paintings or the "The Cabinet of Curiosities". These paintings would often include objects... More

Painting

Appropriate Depiction of an Ojibway

When asked "what does an American Indian look like in the modern day?" what do you envision? has popular culture skewed your perception on Indigenous peoples? this work aims to spark conversation around one's personal understanding of Indigenous... More

Painting

Thesis Study

An introduction back into painting after a brief hiatus, this still life challenged my ability to render various different forms and textures while playing with composition. utilizing items present within my own ceremonial bundle (i.e.; sage, sweet... More

Work by

Tristan McTague

Drawing and Painting

“Many aspects of our visual culture as Indigenous people of North America are often subjugated to souvenirs; whether created by actual Indigenous peoples or a target for mass production.”