A multidisciplinary artist born in Manawan, Meky Ottawa uses video, illustration and installation as mediums to deal with topics specific to Aboriginal worlds. In 2016, she was chosen to participate in the NFB’s creative media arts laboratory, Déranger. Then, in 2017, she became known as part of the Montreal Aboriginal Museum’s LES ELISES aboriginal project with her immersive installation Kushapetshekan / Kosapitcikan – Épier l’autre monde, produced in collaboration with Eruoma Awashish and Jani Bellefleur-Kaltush.
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Artwork description
The Caisse Desjardins du Plateau-Mont-Royal commissioned MU to create an outdoor mural project. The central theme of the artwork will revolve around nature and the environment. The artist selected for this project is Meky Ottawa, an Atikamekw artist originally from the community of Manawan.
This artwork depicts a woman dancing in her jingle dress. It is a dance of prayer and healing. The piece is monochrome, in shades of blue. The figure is made of light and stars. She dances day and night atop Mount Royal. The work features symbols inspired by nature, such as flowers, the sun, the moon, the mountain, and the wind. These symbols represent the four directions, the connection to the spirit world, and the cycle of life. This artwork speaks to healing, resilience, and the light we carry within ourselves.
In the same dimension, an indoor mural has also been created at their office, complementing the one done outdoors.
Artistic assistants: Amina Mandour, Alexandra Ross.
Assistantes artistiques : Amina Mandour, Alexandra Ross.