This book consolidates our understanding of Dana Claxton's dominant and recurring
themes-indigenous history culture beauty and spirituality. While Claxton's art often alludes
to the destructive legacy of colonialism it also celebrates the resurgence of First Nations'
presence and contemporary identity. What emerges is an artist delivering works of ever greater
power and conviction. With her expansive and genre-defying practice-photography videos
mixed-media installations text works performances and curatorial work-she continues to
critically reimagine the space of the gallery to be accessible for wider Indigenous audiences
and to uphold new understandings of beauty.Co-published with Scotiabank Photography Award
Toronto
