Abe Kakepetum
Abe Kakepetum is a Canadian Anishinaabe painter, who began painting at age nine. Kakepetum was born in Sandy Lake First Nation in northwest Ontario, Canada. His artistic production mirrors his culture's faith. Kakepetum is also a vocalist, recording a number of gospel albums.[1]
Kakepetum primary medium is acrylic on canvas, Arches paper although he is not limited to these materials. He has designed original art on Beaver skulls, on wooden plates and on jewelry made of antlers. Kakepetum has produced limited edition prints which all bear the seal of his company Kakekay Fine Arts. He continues to develop his art and teaches others about the spiritual meanings and traditional beliefs of his Aboriginal culture.
Kakepetum worked closely with Toronto designer Linda Lundstrom to create designs for her La Parka line of clothing.
External links
- Abe Kakepetum's Website
- Kakekay Fine Arts: Abe Kakepetum
- Short interview in The Toronto Star
- The College Compensation and Appointments Council mention of his collaboration with Linda Lundström
References
- ^ First Nations Artists : First Nations Conceptual Artists, First Nations Filmmakers, First Nations Installation Artists. Books LLC, Wiki Series. 2011. ISBN 1156472946.
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