Michaela Gilbert (b.2002) is a Secwepemc artist from the Williams Lake First Nation in British Columbia.
Currently, her fascination lies in the enduring strength and resilience inherent in Indigenous cultures. She questions societal perceptions of Indigenous identity, challenging and redefining embedded narratives. This fascination and inquiry manifest in her work as a celebration of the ordinary, the daily rituals, and the profound connections that define Indigenous life. Beyond exploring indigenous livelihood, her research extends to ideas of world-building in film and photography, delving into themes of transformation, identity in characters, and the vibrant world of colour
With oil paint as her primary medium, she brings her ideas to life through the use of vivid colors and thoughtfully constructed narratives.
"I try to reach beyond the borders of language working in a contemporary style that is both vibrant and narrative."
EDUCATION
2020-2025 BFA Honors Visual Arts, University of Victoria, Victoria BC
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 Untelling Tales, Massey Arts Gallery, Vancouver BC
2024 Silver Bullets, BFA Grad Exhibition, University of Victoria, Victoria BC
2022 The Stories We Belong To, Open Space, Victoria BC
2020 Foreseen, Cariboo Art Beat, Williams Lake BC
2019 Rush Hour, Michael O'Brian Exhibition Commons, Vancouver BC
PRESS
2023 "Telus art features Cariboo, Chilcotin First Nations artists" | Williams Lake Tribune