Jackson Beardy
Jackson Beardy | |
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| Born | July 24, 1944 |
| Died | December 7, 1984 (aged 40) |
| Nationality | Garden Hill First Nation, Canadian |
| Education | Self-taught, Technical Vocational High School, University of Manitoba |
| Known for | Painter |
| Notable work | Treaty Numbers 23, 287, 1171 |
| Movement | Woodland School of Art and Indian Group of Seven. |
| Awards | Canadian Centennial Medal (1972), Young Achievers Award, Canada Council Grant, Outstanding Young Manitoban Award |
Jackson Beardy (July 24, 1944 – December 7, 1984) was an Indigenous Oji-Cree Anishinaabe artist born in Canada. His works are characterized by scenes from Ojibwe and Cree oral history and many focus on the relationship between humans and nature. He belonged to the Woodland School of Art and was a prominent member of the Indian Group of Seven. His work has contributed to the recognition of Indigenous contemporary art within Canada.