When asked to curate a room for First Light, I immediately thought of my family and ancestors which became the basis of my design concept.
Painted Innu caribou-skin coats and their motifs have become a very compelling part of my art practice as of late, and I chose to use caribou coats motifs within my designs to represent connectedness to kin and the land.
As a place for rest and healing, creating a relaxing atmosphere was the inspiration for my room. Being far from home and having a place to recharge which feels safe and calming was very important. I used Innu caribou coat designs and images of the Labrador landscape to represent connectedness to kin and the land.
I curated a room that was clean, comfortable, and visually appealing. I wanted to create a space that was neutral, classic, and elegant with pops of fun colour which added a fun, light energy to the room. I achieved this through furnishings and stunning artwork of the Labrador landscape by my dear friend Lorraine Jane (@goodfolknl), for whom the Labrador landscape and nature is also integral to her practice.