Joseph Tisiga facts for kids

Joseph Tisiga, born in 1984, is a talented artist who works in many different ways. He is a member of the Kaska Dena Nation. Today, he lives and creates art in Montreal, Quebec.

Joseph Tisiga's Artistic Creations

Joseph Tisiga creates art using many different methods. He does performance art, takes photos, makes sculptures, and builds art installations. But at the heart of all his work are painting and drawing.

His art often explores big ideas. He looks at who we are (identity), what we learn from our families and culture, everyday life, and even myths and deep, mysterious thoughts.

Joseph wrote an interesting essay in 2017 called "The Working Life of a Cultural Amnesiac." In it, he explained how his art is connected to his own family history and experiences.

Where to See Tisiga's Art

You can find Joseph Tisiga's artwork in important collections. These include the National Gallery of Canada and the Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal.

His art has also been shown in many exhibitions across North America. Some of these places include the Audain Art Museum, the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, and the Yukon Arts Centre. His work has also been displayed at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Ottawa Art Gallery.

Awards and Recognition

Joseph Tisiga has received several awards for his amazing artwork.

• In 2017, he won a REVEAL Indigenous Art Award from the Hnatyshyn Foundation.
• In 2011, he received a ‘Our Story’ Visual Arts Award from Historica-Dominion.
• He was also long-listed for the Sobey Art Award in 2011.
• In 2009, he was a semi-finalist for the RBC Painting Competition.
• Most recently, in 2021, Joseph received the Yukon Award for Visual Arts.

Other Artists to Explore

• Jim Robb (painter)
• Ted Harrison