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The life and work of Daphne Odjig

The life and work of Daphne Odjig

DVD 2008

One of Canada's greatest Canadian artists, Daphne Odjig, is a Potowatomi from Manitoulin Island. Her work, based on Indigenous traditions and way of life, spans over four decades. This epic goes beyond her paintings and drawings and looks at the forces that molded her spirit and her keen interest in art. Duke Redbird calls her a national "treasure" for her unique style and her often spectacular painting, much of which is shown in this film. Her w...