Thomas Sinclair
Thomas Sinclair is turtle clan, and a member of Couchiching First Nation in treaty 3 territory of Northwestern Ontario. He was trained in the symbolism of woodland art by master artist Isadore Wadow until the time of Isadores death in 1984.
His anishnaabe name is Miiskwaabiik Maadjikawis which translates to the red metal whirlwind who sits in the western doorway. He is a traditional knowledge keeper and tells the legends of his people through reinterpretations of ancient pictographs and petroglyphs that are scattered throughout the Ontario wilderness.
He is also an accomplished artist internationally with contributions to International Contemporary Art Fairs in Venice Italy, Innsbruck Austria, Brussels Belgium, Madrid Spain and London England. He is also co organizer and co curator of Tisiget Indigenous Art Project which helps showcase indigenous artists in larger art markets in Canada.
currently available work
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past work
562-030 | Thomas Sinclair, The Life Cycle of the Moose, acrylic on canvas, 48"x60". SOLD
562-037 | Thomas Sinclair, The Bear Lodge, acrylic on canvas, 32"x46". SOLD
562-040 | Thomas Sinclair, The Shaman Opens Portals, acrylic on canvas, 16"x20". SOLD
562-029 | Thomas Sinclair, The War Party, acrylic on canvas, 36"x72". SOLD
562-001 | Thomas Sinclair, "Gift of the Little People", acrylic on canvas, 36"x24”. SOLD
562-009 | Thomas Sinclair, Endless Bounty of Mother Earth, acrylic on canvas, 30"x40". SOLD
562-003 | Thomas Sinclair, "She Holds the Entrance to Sacredness", acrylic on canvas, 40"x30". SOLD
562-016 | Thomas Sinclair, Naming Ceremony, acrylic on canvas, 48"x60". SOLD
562-033 | Thomas Sinclair, The Shamen Gives Prophecy to the People, acrylic on canvas, 48"x60". SOLD
562-014 | Thomas Sinclair, Noble Savage, acrylic on canvas, 36"x24". SOLD
562-006 | Thomas Sinclair, Unity Begins in the Heart, acrylic on canvas, 24"x24". SOLD
562-002 | Thomas Sinclair, "Rear Cover of Colouring Book", acrylic on canvas, 37"x49". SOLD
562-004 | Thomas Sinclair, They Fight for Love, acrylic on canvas, 24"x48". SOLD