Wayne McKenzie

Wayne Mckenzie is an Algonquin/Cree painter from Timiskaming First Nation. A self-taught artist, Mckenzie’s use of bold colours and confident lines leads to a body of work that exudes a sense of cheerfulness and spirit. His pieces are steeped in First Nations teachings, which Mckenzie considers an essential function of his art. A firm believer that art is synonymous with knowledge, he views his work as a resource for viewers to learn about the Anishnabe way of life and to honour the Indigenous peoples of Canada.