Cree Artist Ernie Scoles
Ernie Scoles CV
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
Woodland Spirit, Ernie Scoles, November 2003
Pool of the Black Star, Manitoba Legislature, September 2001
University Club, University of Manitoba, Winter 1999-2000
The Spirit Abounds, Pool of the Black Star, Manitoba Legislature, September 1999
15 Year Retrospective, Exhibition Hall, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, 1999
RECENT COMMISSIONS
Exclusive Ltd. Ed. Print, Muskeg Lake First Nation
Sasktel Aboriginal Youth Awards, exclusive edition, Saskatoon, 2004, 2005
Thunderbird Spirit, Ontario Provincial Parks, 2001
Saskatchewan Indian, cover, Spring 2000
Freedom, Pan Am Games, exclusive edition, Winnipeg 1999
Loons in Flight, Transcanada Trail Foundation, poster August 1998
Team Saskatchewan Uniforms, North American Indigenous Games, Victoria 1997
Health Canada Calendars, Ottawa, 1996 & 1997
Ernie Scoles. a member of the Barren Lands Indian Band, was born at Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1962, and raised in northern Manitoba. There he developed a deep feeling for nature and wildlife, taking advantage of every opportunity to explore the woods, lakes and streams.
Influenced by the late Isaac Bignell, his mentor and friend, Ernie's work in woodland imagery reflects his Cree heritage and is found in collections throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.
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In 1992, Ernie was awarded the Governor General's Canada 125 Medalfor his contributions to his community. As well, in 2002 Ernie was the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal for his contributions. He makes his home in Saskatoon with his wife Doreen, and has four children, Davian, Amanda, Cassandra and Kalen.
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"When I am painting I have a great feeling of peace and harmony with nature and I feel a powerful connection between our creator and all living things. In my work I try to capture the spiritual interaction of all life with the earth, sun, wind, and sky. I always hope that at least one person will like the image I paint."
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Heritage Gala Weekend Art Show, 2005
Dale Auger and Friends, Bragg Creek 2004, 2005
Buffalo Nations Museum, Banff 2004, 2005
Juried Western Art Show, Calgary Stampede, Calgary 2004, 2005
Resource Expo, Calgary, 2003
Grand Jury 7, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Spring 2003
Indigenous Peoples Art Market, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, October 2002
North American Indigenous Games 2002, Cultural Village, Winnipeg, August 2002
Follow Your Dreams Arts Festival, Featured Artist, Regina 2000
Spruce Meadows, Calgary, August 2000
Northern Plains Indian Art, Banff, June 2000
Unveil the Trail, Fran Willis Gallery, Victoria, April 2000
Beyond Traditions, Hong Kong Bank Atrium, Vancouver, Summer 1999
Canadian Plains Art, Frankfurt Germany, September 1998
Spirits in the Sun, Scottsdale, Arizona, February 1998