Collection: Dawn Oman

Dawn Oman, Yellowknives Dene Artist

Dawn Oman, Yellowknives artist

Dawn Oman was born in Yellowknife, North West Territories, of Yellowknives Dene and Welsh descent. Directly descended from Chief Snuff, who signed Treaty 8 with the Canadian Government, she began to draw as a means of silently amusing herself and staying out of her foster families' way. Since then, Dawn has exhibited across North America, opened her own Studio Gallery, and won awards and important commissions for her artwork. The Royal Canadian Mint Limited Edition 50 Cent Collectors coin in the 2003 Festival Series commemorating the Great Northern Arts Festival features Dawn's "Rising Star."

Dawn's main theme is winter; her snowy bright images capture the essence of the North in the dark time, cold, but full of colour. Her use of swirling colours representing the northern lights is a recognizable and recurrent theme throughout her works, as is her bold use of colour and brilliant combinations. What began as a way to make herself quietly invisible has brought an exuberant and joyful presence to the contemporary Canadian arts scene.

"My work reflects my fascination with colour and the power of a joyful image to bring light to the soul at any time the spirit is in need of a reminder, that in beauty, there is peace."  

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  • "Spring Bear" Embroidered Toque by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
    dawn oman, native artist, indigenous art, dene art
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  • "Inukshuk" glass ornament design by Native artist Dawn Oman
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  • "Spring Bear" scarf by Indigenous Artist, Dawn Oman
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  • "Alpha Bear" embroidered rib knit toque, design by Indigenous Artist, Dawn Oman
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  • "Polar Bear" glass ornament design by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
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  • 500 piece round jigsaw puzzle by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman - Aurora Family
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  • "Spring Bear" glass ornament design by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
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  • "Snow Bear" glass ornament design by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
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  • "Alpha Bear" scarf by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
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  • "Polar Bear" scarf by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
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  • "Sky Watcher" Dangling Earrings by Native Artist, Dawn Oman
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  • "Sky Watcher" Eco Shawl by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
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  • Wall Art - This Land by Indigenous Artist, Dawn Oman
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  • Wall Art - Three Feathers by Indigenous Artist, Dawn Oman
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  • Wall Art - Winter Run by Indigenous Artist, Dawn Oman
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  • Wall Art - Sunshine Sisters by Indigenous Artist, Dawn Oman
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  • Wall Art - Yellow Dory by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
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  • Wall Art - The Healer by Indigenous Artist Dawn Oman
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