News

Alan Syliboy talks about his artistic journey and breaking trails in the arts

The opening line of the official biography of Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy reads: “Alan Syliboy grew up believing native art was generic.” “In the sense that, you know, Indians on TV. We all have headdresses, and we all ride horses. Right?” says Syliboy from his eponymous art studio, which opened on the Millbrook reservation just outside Truro on June 1.

Alumni Profile: Cassie Seaboyer

Cassie Seaboyer (BFA 2017) is a Halifax-based costume designer, special effects artist, and sculptor. From felt elf puppets to hyper-realistic silicone feet, Cassie’s whimsical prop

Alumni Profile: Mavis Chen

Mavis Chen (BDes 2022) is a designer and jeweller who moved to Canada in high school from Nanjing, China. She channels her creativity into playful, unique creations that tell a story.

Alan Syliboy talks about his artistic journey and breaking trails in the arts

The opening line of the official biography of Mi’kmaq artist Alan Syliboy reads: “Alan Syliboy grew up believing native art was generic.” “In the sense that, you know, Indians on TV. We all have headdresses, and we all ride horses. Right?” says Syliboy from his eponymous art studio, which opened on the Millbrook reservation just outside Truro on June 1.

Alumni Profile: Cassie Seaboyer

Cassie Seaboyer (BFA 2017) is a Halifax-based costume designer, special effects artist, and sculptor. From felt elf puppets to hyper-realistic silicone feet, Cassie’s whimsical prop

Alumni Profile: Mavis Chen

Mavis Chen (BDes 2022) is a designer and jeweller who moved to Canada in high school from Nanjing, China. She channels her creativity into playful, unique creations that tell a story.