Park Street Projects: meet the Artist, Lance Cardinal
Local Artist Lance Cardinal, standing with his one of his many works, mural done most recently this year at IKEA in Edmonton, Alberta
Lance Cardinal is a multi-disciplinary creative professional and proud member of the Treaty 8 Bigstone Cree Nation. His family roots stem deep from his small home community of Calling Lake, Alberta, Canada.
Lance has over 2 decades of professional experience, traveling and living all over Canada as a multi award winning Set Designer, Sculptural Artist, Entertainment Director, Producer, Singer, Model Maker/Miniaturist, Concept Artist, Theme Park Designer, Choreographer, Teacher, Photographer, Event Coordinator/Facilitator and Cultural Healer.
He attended Victoria School for the Visual and Performing Arts (Musical Theatre/Art), Edmonton Musical Theatre School (Musical Theatre), MacEwen University (Theatre Arts), and Emily Carr University of Art + Design (Sculpture/Illustration). (Source: lancecardinal.blogspot.com|)
About the Mural
Lance has conceptualized a beautiful mural for the inaugural Park Street Projects called "Asesin”, which in Cree means vamps.
"Vamps" or “tongues” or “uppers” are the tops of the moccasins and are usually filled with beadwork designs or family imagery. The Vamp tells a story by the artisan who creates it, and is a form of storytelling in itself. This story celebrates the beautiful flower patterns seen in many First Nations and Métis beadwork patterns. “I think it is always important to be a part of projects that represent and celebrate the rich Indigenous culture in our beautiful city, and also bring people together to create beautiful art that will enrich the lives and community spirit of ALL nations”, says Lance about his design.
The 7 piece collection is designed by Lance and will live in its permanent home at the Inglewood Community League Hall right near the community garden. Lance will be inviting members of Inglewood and neighbouring communities to help complete the mural during Culture Days on September 27, 2020. Sign ups are still available here!
Lance Cardinal’s rendering of “Asesin”, the mural that will be created with the help of the Inglewood Community on September 27, 2020 as part of Alberta Culture Days.