Clayton Gauthier
Cree-Dakelh
BIO
Walking this journey as an artist, Clayton has learned a lot about himself and the arts. His bloodline is Cree and Dakelh. The art he produces revolves around the teachings of the land, animals, water and sky. Clayton has learned many lessons and blessings from Elders and the Spirit within. Throughout this art journey he has completed many logos, murals, drums, rattles, carvings, tattoos, and digital art, and is also a published author. Artwork in this life gives Clayton a feeling of serenity that nothing can replace.
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“Art is a reflection of the soul.”
ARTIST STATEMENT
Orange Shirt Day Design, 2024
This piece, Mother-Caretaker and Child, draws from my personal journey. Love, as I’ve experienced, is the most powerful gift we give our children. In contrast, the residential school experience took children away from the love of their families. We see now that what we can accept and understand, we can change. Within the bond of the mother-caretaker and child is the Thunderbird, a symbol of protection and strength. The third eye kiss represents the knowledge we hold from birth, that we are all born with powerful gifts.
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