Gail Tremblay
Gail Tremblay (born 1945) is a Mi'kmaq and Onondaga writer and artist.
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Born | [1] Buffalo, New York, United States | December 15, 1945
Nationality | Mi'kmaq-Onondaga |
Education | BA University of New Hampshire, MFA University of Oregon |
Known for | Installation art, basket weaving, poetry |
Background
Tremblay was born on 15 December 1945 in Buffalo, New York.[1] She received her BA in drama from the University of New Hampshire and an MFA in English from the University of Oregon, Eugene in 1969.[1]
Writing and education career
She currently teaches at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She has been a faculty member of Evergreen State College since 1981.[2] In writing she is largely known for poetry.[3]
Visual art
Tremblay combines traditional techniques and materials with contemporary artistic expression, such as her woven pieces and baskets,[4] created from experimental materials such as exposed film. Her poetry and art is inspired by her cultural heritage, sometimes drawing on traditional Native American motifs.[2]
Works
- Night Gives Women the Word (1979)
- Close to Home (1981)
- Indian Singing in 20th Century America (1990)
References
- Vigil, Jennifer C. "Gail Tremblay." Museum of Contemporary Native Arts: Vision Project. (retrieved 10 May 2011)
- Bataille, Gretchen M.; Lisa, Laurie, eds. (2003). Native American Women: A Biographical Dictionary. Routledge. p. 317. ISBN 978-1-135-95587-8. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- Native American authors project
- "Froelick Gallery". Archived from the original on 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2008-06-22.