Ahmoo Angeconeb facts for kids
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Ahmoo Angeconeb
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| Born | April 19, 1955 Sioux Lookout, Ontario
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| Died | June 9, 2017 (aged 62) Kenora District, Ontario
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Humber College York University Dalhousie University Lakehead University (BFA, 1993) |
| Style | Woodlands style |
Ahmoo Angeconeb (born April 19, 1955 – died June 9, 2017) was a talented Canadian artist. He was a member of the Ojibwe First Nation. His art style was inspired by the Woodlands School. But he also added ideas from many different cultures and art traditions. Ahmoo traveled a lot and became a successful artist. People loved his work in both Canada and Europe.
Growing Up and Learning
Ahmoo Angeconeb was born on April 19, 1955. His parents were George and Patricia Angeconeb. He was born in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Ahmoo grew up in Whitefish Bay. This area is part of the Lac Seul First Nation.
Even as a young child, Ahmoo loved art. He would draw pictures on the walls of his family's home. He went to school in the residential school system. Later, he attended Beaver Brae Secondary School in Kenora, Ontario.
Ahmoo studied art at several universities. He went to York University from 1976 to 1977. He also studied at Dalhousie University from 1985 to 1989. He spent some time at Humber College too. During the 1970s and 80s, he traveled widely. He visited Europe, Asia, and Morocco. This helped him learn about different art styles. In 1993, Ahmoo earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He got this degree from Lakehead University. He also taught Native studies at Dalhousie University.
His Amazing Art Career
Ahmoo Angeconeb created art in many ways. He made paintings, prints, drawings, and carvings. His art was greatly influenced by the Woodlands School. This style is known for its bright colors and spirit figures. He especially admired the work of Norval Morrisseau.
But Ahmoo also mixed in ideas from other cultures. He was inspired by Western artists too. Some of these artists included Picasso, Andy Warhol, Johannes Itten, and Kenneth Noland. One art expert, Carol Podedworny, said Ahmoo's art was more than just a tribute to his Ojibwe heritage. She said his art showed the beauty and importance of "primitive" world cultures.
Ahmoo's art became very popular. People loved his work in Canada and in Europe. He also worked hard to help other First Nations artists. He helped organize art shows around the world. These shows featured art by Indigenous artists.
You can find Ahmoo's art in many places. His works are in the Canadian Museum of Civilization. They are also at the Royal Ontario Museum. Other places include the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. His sculpture called Man from the Caribou Totem is at the entrance of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Outside Canada, his art is at the Institute of American Indian Arts in New Mexico. It is also at Osnabrück University in Germany.
About His Life
Ahmoo Angeconeb raised two adopted children with his wife, Barb. They later divorced. In 2010, Ahmoo had a stroke. This meant he could no longer carve. But he kept drawing and creating art. He passed away on June 9, 2017, from a heart attack.
