Alan Syliboy - "The Dream Canoe " - Mural
Alan Syliboy - The Dream Canoe
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I am a Mi'kmaq artist living on the Millbrook First Nation reserve outside of Truro, Nova Scotia. Sometime in the mid-80’s, I was visiting the Afton reserve where I developed many lasting friendships. I came upon the Prosper kids playing in a canoe on a summer’s day. This took me back instantly to many summer days of my childhood where I did the exact same thing. But now, I was an observer. I was lucky to have my camera with me and that I went unnoticed (which would have broken the spell). This is the closest I’ll ever come to re-living a moment of my childhood. This painting will forever take us back to a warm summer’s day on a voyage with your best friends. Most of my subjects deal with the concept of family - their searches, struggles and strength. All of these things are part of my art, and my art gives me strength for my continuing spiritual quest.
