- City
- Yellowknife
- Booth
- Nathan Phillips Square
Booth 521
Alisa Blake
I am an Indigenous artist originally from Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories, and have called Yellowknife home for more than 14 years. My work is deeply inspired by the land, waters, wildlife, and seasons of the North, as well as the women in my family who have shaped my artistic journey.
I honor the memory of my late grandmother, whose creativity, strength, and teachings continue to inspire my work. I am also guided by my mother, whose encouragement, knowledge, and support continue to influence my practice today. Through beadwork, tufting, hide tanning, and wearable art, I blend traditional Indigenous techniques with contemporary design.
Working with materials such as home-tanned moose hide, deer hide, caribou hair, beaver fur, fox fur, sealskin, and beadwork, I create pieces inspired by northern wildflowers, the aurora borealis, Great Slave Lake, and the changing seasons. Each piece reflects a deep respect for the land and honors the knowledge, resilience, and artistry passed from one generation to the next.
