Amberlee King | Portrait Series from Pikangikum First Nation

In this video portrait, Amberlee King, an artist from Pikangikum, Ontario, discusses her journey with art. She began drawing characters in her childhood, which evolved into painting landscapes and cabins. Amberlee finds peace in painting, using it as a form of self-expression. However, she has struggled with grief after losing her father in 2019, followed by her grandparents, which impacted her motivation to paint. Despite the challenges, she sees potential in teaching art and is inspired by her son, who has brought her joy and hope for the future.

0:00 Early painting memories
1:09 Grief and art
2:58 Back to painting
4:47 Video credits

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Pikangikum is an Ojibwe First Nations reserve located in Northwestern Ontario. They have a population of over 3000 people. Pikangikum and Jamii have a long-standing relationship dating back to 2018 and have collaborated on photo exhibitions, workshops video portraits and murals in both Pikangikum and The Esplanade. This video portrait comes from a series of portraits shot in January 2024 during Jamii’s trip to Pikangikum. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for Pikangikum's collaboration with Jamii Esplanade and allowing us to have shared interactions amongst our communities. For more information on Jamii and Pikangikum follow this link: https://www.jamii.ca/pikangikum

Credits:

Presented and Produced by Jamii

Featured Artist AMBERLEE KING

Filmed and Directed by ERAY GULER, ISORINE MARC

Filmed and Edited by ERAY GULER, GILLIAN MAP, ISORINE MARC

Subtitles by: KAI MUYOBOKE

Music by TRAVIS G PETERS

Funded and Supported by ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL

Special thanks to: VANESSA HAZEL, EENCHOKAY BIRCHSTICK SCHOOL, PIKANGIKUM EDUCATION AUTHORITY


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