Michipicoten First Nation artist, Christina Bekintis has created a beautiful painting reflecting Health & Wellness. This work of art will be displayed at the Algoma Public Health Unit – Wawa Branch.
Christina Bekintis – Fire Wolf is an Anishinaabe mother of the Eagle Clan, a Cultural Revitalization Coordinator with Wahkohtowin and a self-taught artist who finds passion in bringing her dreams, visions, connection to the land and culture to life through her art. She resides in Wawa, Ontario and is a band member of Garden River First Nation.
Fire Wolf enjoys creating murals and facilitating painting workshops using acrylic paints to create bright vivid colors contrasted against silhouettes with intricate details. She aspires to continue developing her own unique style by telling stories riddled with teachings that are found in her art.
Health & Well-being Painting – This painting is about the balance we have through each stage of life and is represented within each of the four directions in the medicine wheel. It reminds us to remembering to find balance – mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. From being a baby to an elder, our teachings help to ground us, our medicines as smudge smoke are seen surrounding all walks of life.
We share a connection to Mother Earth, as they all sit within the Turtle showcasing the traditional calendar as shown by the 28 spaces found on the back of the Turtle’s shell. The plants growing from the Turtle include bear berry, blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry that can be found at Michipicoten First Nation where the islands are depicted behind the Turtle. The wolves on the bottom of the painting represent a healthy community. This painting is about growth and the health found when we walk in balance knowing every day is a gift.
Chi-Miigwetch Christina for sharing your talent!