Modern

alexan simeon janvier

Born 1935 Died 2024 Works span 1974–2002

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Alex Simeon Janvier (February 28, 1935 – July 10, 2024) emerged from the Dene Suline territory of Treaty 6 in Alberta—a landscape steeped in Indigenous history and spirituality—to become one of Canada’s most celebrated First Nations painters. His formative years were marked by the experience of residential schooling, where he encountered his artistic talent early on, fostering a lifelong dedication t…

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1974

first work

2002

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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alexan simeon janvier

1935 – 2024

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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