Creative Portfolio
Madilyn Klyne
michifbeads
who am i
Step into the
immersive tapestry
of my artistic world
My creations are more than a mere amalgamation of mediums; they are portals into the realms of time, identity, and personal narrative, intricately woven with threads that connect us to land, language, spirit, and the whispers of our ancestors.
I believe in the power of art as a catalyst for change, conversation, and understanding. It is a form of expression and a dynamic force capable of shaping perceptions and fostering a deeper sense of community.
(Reid, 2023)
WHO I AM
Taanishi kiyawaaw!
Madilyn d-ishinikaashon, en Michif niya.
Ma paraañtii katepwa, la Prairie du Cheval Blanc, pi Jasper House oschiwuk. Ni-paapaa omaamaawa Beatrice Mary Klyne kii-ishinikaashoyiwa. Klyne, Brabant, McKenzie, Flamand, Sayer, Delorme, Malaterre, Adam, Hallett, Parenteau pi Desmarais mii noo'n di famii. METULIYE gii nihtaawakinn xʷsepsƏm [SX̱IMÁȽEȽ] nii-wiikin.
I am called Madilyn, and I am Michif (or what the government refers to as Métis).
My kinscape stretches across the homelands from places like Jasper House to White Horse Plain (St. Francois Xavier) and everywhere in between. My family roots stem throughout the Qu'Appelle Valley, namely in places such as Lebret, Fort Qu'Appelle and the road allowance community of katewpa.
My father's mother was called Beatrice Mary Klyne. Some of my family names are Klyne, Brabant, McKenzie, Flamand, Sayer, Delorme, Malaterre, Adam, Hallett, Parenteau and Desmarais. I was born in the city colonially known as Victoria and currently reside in Esquimalt, in the territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples.
I also carry Northwestern European ancestry (French, German, Irish, Scottish, English and Scandinavian).
I am a parent and have one child called Juno.
My background
Education
- BA in Indigenous Studies/Environmental Studies/Art Education
University of Victoria
- Certificate in Language Revitalization, University of Victoria
Work & Volunteer Experience
- Fundraising Committee, Esquimalt Community Arts Hub
- Artistic Approaches to Anti-Racism & -Oppression, Art Education PAR group
- Community Outreach, Michif Language Revitalization Circle
Exhibits
Group Shows
- From ; To, A. Wilfrid Johns Gallery, 2023
WHAT I DO
Beadwork
2020
Cultural Continuity: I believe in the preservation and celebration of cultural heritage. Through my art, I aim to contribute to the continuity of traditions, serving as a visual storyteller that transcends generations.
Printmaking
2023
Reflective Narratives: I believe in the transformative nature of reflective storytelling. Every stroke, bead, and thread holds the potential to mirror and magnify the nuanced narratives of our collective human experience.
Exploration
1989
Connection to Ancestry: I believe in the significance of acknowledging and honoring our connection to land, language, spirit, and ancestors. In doing so, we weave a stronger, more inclusive tapestry for future generations.
Work in Progress (WIP)
01
Brickstitch Florals
I am currently working on a collection of brickstich florals.
02
Earrings w/ Fur
This is my first time working with fur!
Caribou fur: Made by Mara, Mara Kersey
03
Fringed Hoops
My time in IST234: Land & Language at Camosun College inspired these fringed hoops. Grateful for my time on the land learning SENĆOŦEN with MENEŦIYE Elliott.
MADILYN KLYNE
Floral Gifting, 2020-2023
Czech seed beads, stiffened or wool felt, pellon, deerskin
Collection of gifted floral brooches and sash pins
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pahkwahtayhouhk [sayncheur flayshii], 2022
Czech seed beads, garnet, wool felt, deerskin
Inspiration: Métis sashes
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Orange T-shirt, 2021
Czech seed beads, abalone, wool felt
Inspiration: Phyllis Webstad [Secwe̓pemc] + IRS children & survivors
MADILYN KLYNE
Medicine of the Heartberry, 2022
Czech seed beads on deerskin
Inspiration: Heartberry Methodology, Alisha Parks [Mohawk]
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Raven & the sun, 2023
Delica beads
Pattern: Opal & Olive Designs
Comfort, 2023
Delica beads
MADILYN KLYNE
cahkâstêyâw, 2022
Czech seed beads, wool felt, deerskin
Solstice Gifting, 2022
Czech seed beads, wool felt, deerskin
sâkohtêw, 2023
Delica beads
MADILYN KLYNE
Inspiration: The lək̓ʷəŋən story of q̓əmə΄səŋ [Camossung] and reflexive time spent on the land listening to the roaring ebb and flow at the reversing falls.
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Witnessing q̓əmə΄səŋ, 2023
Delica beads
Created in IED372: Indigenous Epistemologies with Belinda Daniels in July 2023.
MADILYN KLYNE
Fringe earrings inspired by Coast Salish paddle teachings & reflexive of time spent in course
ȻENEṈITEL TW̱ TOLNEW̱:
Helping Each Other to Learn
Paddle making, 2023
Teachings: Perry LaFortune & Lauren Jerke
Madilyn Klyne
Medicine for B¸ 2023
Czech seed beads on deerskin
Teachings: ḥayuqʷiʔap (Christine McCarthy), [Nuu-chah-nulth]
+ Gregory Scofield [Métis] & Amy Briley [Métis]
You are your own medicine, 2020
Czech seed beads on deerskin
Teachings: Nicole Mandryk [Anishinaabe] & Lynette La Fontaine [Métis]
+ Gregory Scofield [Métis] & Amy Briley [Métis]
MADILYN KLYNE
Beaded eagle feather, 2020
Peyote stitch
Teachings: Nicole Mandryk [Anishinaabe]
Beaded goose feather, 2023
Peyote stitch
Teachings: ḥayuqʷiʔap (Christine McCarthy), [Nuu-chah-nulth]
MADILYN KLYNE
Teachings: Jo-Ina Young
Ribbon skirt workshop,
Island Métis Family & Community Services Society
MADILYN KLYNE
Teachings: Sekwan Wabasca
Fabric: Strawberry Medicine, Indigenous Nouveau
Ribbon skirt workshop, Camosun College
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Convocation Flowers, 2023
Acrylic, canvas paper, 6x6 (x3) & 9x12
Quadriptych, Still Life Study
Inspiration: My family gifted these flowers after I walked the stage in June 2023 for a Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization from UVic.
MADILYN KLYNE
Geo-strawberry, 2023
Acrylic, canvas paper, 12x9
Abstract painting for AE306: Painting with Natasha Reid
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Into the Abyss, 2023
Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24
Concept: Surrealism final w/ Natasha Reid
Step into the mysterious realm of "Beyond the Gaze." Inspired by the German Romantic movement and surrealists like Dali and Magritte, this painting delves into the concept of Rückenfigur—the figure with its back turned. The dark, monochromatic figure, perched on an off-kilter ledge above the Grand Canyon, invites contemplation on space and time beyond the viewer's gaze. Vibrant burnt orange and yellow hues clash with dynamic shapes and intersecting lines, creating an existential discordance. Explore themes of isolation, wonder, and contemplation in this painting that emerged from a journey of letting go and self-expression.
Madilyn Klyne
Ephemeral Chronicles: Artist Book [About Nothing], 2023
2-ply toilet paper [jumbo] roll, rice paste, denim binding
Crafted from a humble toilet paper roll, "Ephemeral Chronicles" becomes a profound metaphor for life's fragility.
Amidst a sea of digital transience, this book is a tangible symbol of life's fleeting nature. Delicate 2-ply toilet paper challenges our notions of permanence, inviting contemplation on the impermanence of our own lives. By transforming the mundane into a realm of contemplation, "Ephemeral Chronicles" whispers of the beauty in the transient and the wisdom in embracing impermanence.
MADILYN KLYNE
sîwisiw, 2023
Water soluble block-printing inks, rice paper
Linocut from AE307: Printmaking with Karen Hibbard
This lino print blends ancestral languages with modern discourse to explore gender, sexuality and identity.
The strawberry, evocative of a vulva, is a powerful symbol of the intricate link between land, body, and the sacred. By fusing tradition with modern viewpoints, this artwork prompts reflection on the profound intricacies of existence, inviting viewers to explore the hidden textures of the natural world.
MADILYN KLYNE
sôhkâtisiwin (series), 2023
“Found” nature items, water-soluble inks on 290 GSM acid-free paper
Gelli pad, monoprint series
Inspiration: The power & strength of my kinscape
MADILYN KLYNE
Pinecone Snake (series), 2023
“Found” nature items, water-soluble inks on 290 GSM acid-free paper
Gelli pad, monoprint series
Inspiration: Crafting with the kiddos at Island Métis Childcare Centre
MADILYN KLYNE
Be-leaf (series), 2023
“Found” nature items, water-soluble inks on 290 GSM acid-free paper
Gelli pad, monoprint series
Inspiration: Crafting with the kiddos at Island Métis Childcare Centre
MADILYN KLYNE
SṈELÁNET, 2023
Acrylic, 250 GSM multimedia paper
Gelli pad, monoprint series
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New Dawn Breaks, 2023
Acrylic, 250 GSM multimedia paper
Gelli pad, monoprint series
Madilyn Klyne
I¸ȻEȻȺY¸EL¸ 2023
Acrylic, 250 GSM multimedia paper
Gelli pad, monoprint series
Growing up and playing along the coastline under the gaze of the ancestors across the Salish Sea has informed my practice.
Madilyn Klyne
Ancestral (series), 2023
“Found” nature items, tissue paper, rice paste, water-soluble inks on 290 GSM acid-free paper
Gelli pad, chine colle [no press] monoprint series
Inspiration: Printmaking w/ Karen HIbbard
MADILYN KLYNE
Shadowplay (series), 2023
Water-soluble inks on 290 GSM acid-free paper
Gelli pad, monoprint series
MADILYN KLYNE
Submission for To ; From Gallery, 2023
Myco-Symphonies: The Imprint of Life, 2023
Mushroom spores, 290 GSM acid-free paper
This print, a testament to nature's artistry, was created using mushroom spores, resonating with the themes of impermanence, renewal, reflection, reciprocity, and life's journey.
As you study it, consider the impermanence of life, like the fleeting spores carried by the wind. Each mark signifies renewal, echoing the cycles of our own existence.
Just as mushrooms connect with the earth, we too are intertwined with our environment. This artwork invites you to reflect on your unique life journey, embracing the reciprocity of giving back to the world that sustains us.
Feel the profound connection between the natural world and your own, where every moment is a masterpiece of impermanence.
MADILYN KLYNE
JIJEȽ OL TŦE NE ŚW̱ḰÁLEȻENS E TŦE W̱SÁNEĆ I¸
LEḰEṈEN EȽTÁLṈEW̱ ȻS ŦELEḴTOLW̱ E TŦE I¸ÍYMET TEṈEW̱
I express my gratitude by raising my hands in thanks to the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ ancestors, as well as their families today and in the future, for their continuous caretaking of these abundant lands and waters.
As a displaced Michif, I feel immensely grateful to live, learn and create here.
ninanâskomon: I AM GRATEFUL
