Gail Tremblay
| Gail Tremblay | |
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| Born |
December 15, 1945[1] Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Nationality | Mi'kmaq-Onondaga |
| Education | BA University of New Hampshire, MFA University of Oregon |
| Known for | Installation art, basket weaving, poetry |
Gail Tremblay (born 1945) is a Mi'kmaq and Onondaga writer and artist.
Background
Tremblay was born on 15 December 1945 in Buffalo, New York.[1] She received her BA in drama from the University of New Hampshire and an MFA in English from the University of Oregon, Eugene in 1969.[1]
Writing and education career
She currently teaches at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. In writing she is largely known for poetry.[2]
Visual art
Tremblay combines traditional techniques and materials with contemporary artistic expression, such as her woven pieces and baskets,[3] created from experimental materials such as exposed film.
References
- 1 2 3 Vigil, Jennifer C. "Gail Tremblay." Museum of Contemporary Native Arts: Vision Project. (retrieved 10 May 2011)
- ↑ Native American authors project
- ↑ Froelick Gallery
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