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Born of Dene Suline and Saulteaux descent
in 1935, Alex Janvier was raised in the nurturing care of his family
until the age of eight. At this age, the young Janvier was uprooted from
his home and sent to the Blue Quills Indian Residential School near St.
Paul, Alberta. Although Janvier speaks of having a creative instinct
from as far back as he can remember, it was at the residential school
that he was given the tools to create his first paintings. Unlike many
aboriginal artists of his time, Janvier received formal art training
from the Alberta College of Art in Calgary and graduated with honours in
1960. Immediately after graduation, Janvier took up an opportunity to
instruct art at the University of Alberta.
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| As a member of the commonly referred to “Indian Group of Seven”, Janvier is one of the significant pioneering aboriginal artists in Canada, and as such has influenced many generations of aboriginal artists. By virtue of his art, Janvier was selected to represent Canada in a Canadian/Chinese Cultural Exchange in 1985. Although he has completed several murals nationally, Janvier speaks of the 450 meter squared masterpiece entitled “Morning Star” at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, as a major highlight in his career. In January 2004, one of Janvier’s works was displayed in Paris, France at the Canadian Forum on Cultural Enterprise. In recognition of his success, Alex Janvier recently received three prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards from the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, The Tribal Chiefs Institute, and Cold Lake First Nations. Janvier’s passion and natural talents for creative expression remains strong to this day. | |
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| Alex Janvier - Originals | |
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Alex Janvier - original acrylic on
canvas 16" x 20" - Banff 02/2008 "Indians" $ SOLD |
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| Alex Janvier - Serigraphs | |
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Alex Janvier - number 47 of a total of
49 serigraphs 38" x 30" - 1975 - In very good condition but has a tear and some creasing. Price reflects condition. Still a stunning a piece and worth the repair when framed. "Gum Gum's Boy" 1975 $SOLD |
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