About Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ :
Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ is a Nehiyaw Isko artist, from Bigstone Cree Nation. She currently resides in Amiskwaciy Waskahikan also known as Edmonton, Alberta. Thier work often explores history, knowledge and traditional practices. Through the use of her body and language, she speaks to the past, present and future. Cheyenne’s work is rooted in the strength to feel, express and heal. Bringing their ancestors with them, she moves through installation, photography, fashion, video, sound, and performance art.
Interview
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get to know you! Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do!
Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐊᐧᐣ is a Nehiyaw Isko artist, from Bigstone Cree Nation. She currently resides in Amiskwaciy Waskahikan also known as Edmonton, Alberta. Thier work often explores history, knowledge and traditional practices. Through the use of her body and language, she speaks to the past, present and future. Cheyenne’s work is rooted in the strength to feel, express and heal. Bringing their ancestors with them, she moves through installation, photography, fashion, video, sound, and performance art.
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How did you approach the theme of first encounters in your work? What initial ideas or experiences guided your creative process?
I idenitify with being a Nehiyaw alien. When I think of first encounters I think about connection. This photo explores my connection to other human beings
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Do you think digital technologies have changed the art world? If so, in what ways?
Yes I have access to so much more than my ancestors did. I love technology and how it allows me to share my art in total new ways while still honouring our traditional practices
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If you could collaborate with any fictional character, who would it be and why?
Sorry! Couldn't think of one for this one!