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Brittney Bear Hat
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Brittney Bear Hat is a talented artist with both Blackfoot and Cree heritage. She creates art using different methods like photography, installations, and video. Her art helps her explore how memories and personal identity shape her Indigenous background.
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About Brittney Bear Hat
Brittney Bear Hat grew up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This area is part of the traditional lands known as Treaty 7 territory. Her mother is from the Siksika First Nation. Her father is from the Blueberry First Nation in northern British Columbia.
Brittney often works with her sister, Richelle Bear Hat. They create art together.
What Her Art Is About
Brittney Bear Hat's art often explores themes of identity and belonging. She uses her own family photos and personal items in her artwork. She combines these with text to share stories and memories. These stories are often connected to her Indigenous heritage.
Art Exhibitions
Brittney Bear Hat's art has been shown in several important exhibitions. These shows help people see and understand her unique work.
Major Art Shows
- In the Shadows of the individual was a show in 2017. It was held at the Walter Phillips Gallery in The Banff Centre, Alberta.
- Horse Camp was another exhibition in 2017. Brittney worked with her sister Richelle on this project. It was shown at the AKA Artist Run Centre in Saskatoon.
- Future Station: 2015 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art took place in 2015. This show was at the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton.
Education and Learning
Brittney Bear Hat studied art at the Alberta College of Art and Design. In 2011, she earned her BFA degree. She focused on Painting during her studies.
More Information
- Alberta College of Art and Design Meet Our Alumni: Brittney Bear Hat
