The Melissa Peter-Paul Tamarack is part of the Manitobah Artist Series, a collaboration between Manitobah and a select group of talented artists from across Turtle Island. This collaboration aims to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and artistic diversity of Indigenous communities through the creation of wearable art. Crafted with full grain leather and sheepskin lining, each step embodies luxury and comfort. Melissa Peter-Paul, a Mi'kmaw artist, infuses her quillwork into this design, reflecting her journey from apprentice to professional. Experience the essence of Indigenous creativity and heritage with this limited edition wearable masterpiece.
About the Art
"This piece reflects my journey to becoming a professional Mi'kmaw quill artist. When I first learned to quill, I worked on small pieces to develop my skills and the connections required to be open to design inspiration. I completed this piece in 2019, the same year that I debuted as a professional, and I feel deeply connected to it because it reflects the transition from being an apprentice to a quill worker. I am very proud of this piece, and it continues to inspire me to create larger, more complex designs, as my grandmothers did before me." - Melissa Peter-Paul
