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Amy Malbeuf’sÌýThe Mealy MountainsÌý²¹²Ô»å Three Artists Fly NorthÌý(2013) harness beadwork as a central means of exploring identity. For Malbeuf, the intention is to translate abstract expressionist techniques to bead work.
(Photo: Brandon Clarida)

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Amy Malbeuf’s The Mealy MountainsÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýThree Artists Fly NorthÌý(2013) are two of seven works of contemporary Indigneous art recently acquired by the Canadian Council Art Bank. This is the first major acquisition by the Art Bank in over two years, and features emerging and established Indigenous artists. Malbeuf is a Metis artist from Rich Lake, Alberta. Malbeuf’s work was also recently selected for Edmonton’s first Indigenous art park. She now resides in Kelowna. Also selected was Jordan Bennett’sÌýWhy Are Native AmericansÌý(2012). The Mi’kmaq artist served as the University of Alberta’s first Indigenous Artist in Residence in 2012. The pieces were selected following consultations withÌýmembers of the artistic community led by the Art Bank staff. The works – and their addition to the Art Bank collection - speak to council’s commitment to Indigenous arts and (re)conciliation.