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Gelineau Fisher
Gelineau Fisher, an Ahnisnabae (Ojibwe) artist from the Longlac 58 First Nation, a community northeast of the Thunder Bay on highway 11 in NWO. Mr. Fisher is taught by nature and also by his Elders what to paint. Through his own style Gelineau has learned the traditional ways of his people and nature.
Apart from the traditional woodland style, Mr. Fisher has created his own style that still can be recognized as native art. Gelineau's inspiration is visiting his ancestor's territory. Mr. Fisher enjoys walking along the banks of the river and lakes searching for old relics. Being in these places of his ancestors gives him the encouragement and inspiration to continue his purpose.
A personal goal for Gelineau was to become a hockey player, but through circumstances with a physical handicap, he put that thought aside but still enjoys watching the game. Gelineau at times would find himself drawing on the sand of beaches along the rivers and lakes where his ancestors once lived. It is through these experiences of art that would help him decide what his true destiny would be. Like the great players of the NHL and the masterful talent of the Beatles, Gelineau's is a true talented player in the art of the Ojibwe people; he is a leader in this style he has mastered.
Gelineau's medium is with acrylic, he paints on watercolour paper, canvas, birch bark, handmade paddles, and small rocks. Gelineau recently started making birch bark baskets of all sizes, which he paints traditional images of animals.
Gelineau's been painting professionally since 1977; he's had numerous group shows in Toronto, Ontario; Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta and Thunder Bay, Ontario. His works can also be found in many private collections in Canada and USA. He now showcases his art through Ahnisnabae Art Gallery in Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada.
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