12/10/2023
Oooh so beautiful 😍
My relative Keevin did this installation..
Indigenous Artist No. 12 —
Keevin Rider | In the Spiritual Realm of Our People ✨
A member of the Bearspaw First Nation, born on the Blood Tribe reserve to Clifford and Kaye Rider, Keevin Rider was raised on the Eden Valley reserve located West of Longview Alberta in the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A self-taught artist, his love and respect for nature and the traditional ways of life have inspired him and are depicted in his works. Keevin began drawing at an early age as a means of escape, and today, he creates to inspire others.
When Keevin was invited to showcase his work at a conference, he was inspired to share his artwork internationally. Today, his paintings and custom wood burned pieces are displayed across the world in private collections. His trademark signature is unique in its own. His initials resemble a tipi, created by turning the “K” backwards and placing the “R” back-to-back. The bear paw represents his Stoney Nakoda lineage of the Bearspaw Tribe, and the four dots represent his four daughters.
Keevin is the creative artist behind several murals located throughout Southern Alberta. His most recent commissioned mural titled “Story Tellers” is located in the Calgary Central Library’s Indigenous Interpretive Centre.
For more information about Keevin or to purchase his art, please visit Rider Native Art Gallery