My first document

Lattimer Gallery

-Gold, Silver, Turquoise and chrysoprase

hand engraved jewellery

Scotia Bank Dance Centre

Original Paintings

Canadian Museum of History

Fine Art Prints

Da Vic Gallery

Original Paintings and prints

Georgia Studios (C3)

“Motherhood” series original paintings

Justice Institute of BC

Commission Mural

“Sharifah Marsden‘s work is completly unique She uses Northwest Coast engraving techniques to depict symbols and motifs from her Anishinaabe heritage ” - Lattimer Gallery

Anishinaabe

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation

Since early childhood, Sharifah has been directed toward a life of art and culture. She draws from her Ojibway roots and knowledge of Woodlands art to create unique works that include everything from acrylic paintings to beadwork to engraving.

In 2009, Sharifah graduated from Vancouver's Northwest Coast Jewellery Arts program under established Haida/Kwakwaka'wakw artist Dan Wallace

In 2010, Sharifah worked with artists Richard Shorty and Jerry Whitehead, among others, to complete Western Canada’s largest mural along on the outer wall of the Orwell Hotel located at 456 East Hastings in Vancouver.

In 2014, she graduated from two years of formal training in the European goldsmithing tradition at the Vancouver Metal Arts School under the instruction of Gerold Mueller At the Vancouver Metal Arts School she learned hollow form design, complex soldering techniques, and stone setting. In April of 2015, Sharifah had her first solo exhibition at Lattimer Gallery entitled Sharifah MarsdenMiigwetch. It featured jewellery pieces created during her time at the Vancouver Metal Arts School, as well as a number of paintings

In 2020, Sharifah had her second solo show titled Anishinaabe Motherhood at Vancouver's C3 Creative Cultural Collaborations and currently is exhibited in a number of galleries

list of works

List of Works Available for Purchase or Rent

Sharifah Marsden

February 2023

List

1) “Love Will Remain” Acrylic on canvas. 36 x 30". $2500.

2) “One More time” Acrylic on canvas. 36 x 30". $2500.

3) “Still Here” Acrylic on canvas 24 x 48" $2500

4) “Always Remembering” Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 48". $2500.

5) “Beautiful” Acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" $675

6) “Wonderful” Acrylic on canvas. 12 x 12". $675.

7) “Inspiring” Acrylic on canvas 12 x 12" $675

8) “Amazing” Acrylic on canvas. 12 x 12". $675.

9) “Marvelous” Acrylic on canvas 12 x 12" $675

10) “Captivating” Acrylic on canvas. 12 x 12". $675.

11) “Delightful” Acrylic on canvas 12 x 12" $675

12) “Brilliant” Acrylic on canvas. 12 x 12". $675.

13) “Exquisite” Acrylic on canvas. 12 x 12". $675.

14) “Wounded Warrior Woman” Acrylic on canvas. 36 x 36”. $3000. 15) “Seeking Balance” Acrylic on birch wood canvas. 36 x36”. $3000.

16) “Finding Vision” Acrylic on birch wood canvas 36 x 36” $3000 17) “Heartberry Gatherers” Acrylic on canvas. 5 x 7’. $12,500.

18) “Laughter is Medicine” Acrylic on deer hide on shield 14 x 20” $1000 19) “Passion for Our People” Acrylic deer hide on shield. 14 x 35”. $1000 20) “Warrior” Acrylic on deer hide shield 14 x 43" $1000

21) “Love for Our Stolen Children” Acrylic on deer hide shield. 14 x 33". $1000 22) “Honouring MMIW2S” Acrylic on elk hide shield 15 x 34" $1000

Abstract Beadwork Painting Series

This series is inspired by Robert Houle’s painting, Red is Beautiful Sharifah combines contemporary art with beadwork design in a series of acrylic paintings. A series of paintings on canvas celebrating the geometric beadwork designs of the pow wow regalia. The pow wows are a place of gathering, and of celebration of culture The painting are an exploration of vibrant colours and geometric design The colours evoke warmth and playfulness, and celebration. The geometric shapes are designed to please and attract the eye of the artist, as well as the viewer This series in creation had a purpose, it was to heal and uplift.

Titles:

1) “Love Will Remain”

2) “One More Time”

3) “Still Here”

4) “Always Remembering”

“LOVE WILL REMAIN”

ABSTRACT BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas 36x30" $2500

“ONE MORE TIME”

ABSTRACT BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas 36x30" $2500

“STILL HERE”

ABSTRACT BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas 24x48" $2500

“ALWAYS REMEMBERING”

ABSTRACT BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas 24x48" $2500

Geometric Beadwork Painting Series

Sharifah combines contemporary art with beadwork design in a series of acrylic paintings. This beadwork design represents the teaching of the ripple effect. Like a stone is dropped in the water, there is a ripple that radiates outward Such as in life, whatever our action there is and effect. I choose to showcase the beauty and colour of our pow wow beadwork, and celebrate the beauty it contains

Titles:

5) “Beautiful”

6) “Wonderful”

7) “Inspiring”

8) “Amazing”

9) “Marvelous”

10) “Captivating”

11) “Delightful”

12) “Brilliant”

13) “Exquisite”

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

“CAPTIVATING”

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

GEOMETRIC BEADWORK PAINTINGSERIES

Acryliconcanvas12"x12".$675

“WOUNDED WARRIOR WOMAN”

TheWoundedWarriorWomanisapaintingthat'sinspiredbythesculpture“End of the Trail” by James Earle Fraser. The sculpture is of an Indigenous Warrior leaningover,he'sattheendofthebattleandhe'sjustexhausted Sharifahdecided tousetheimageinapaintingbuttransformittoawoman'sperspective

TheWoundedWarriorWomanisleaningover,shehashersmallchildinfront andasmallchildinherpapoose.She'sleaningover,shethinksaboutgivingup. Shethinksaboutallthehardshipandfeelstheweightonhershoulders Shetakesa breath,putsherheadupandthenshejustkeepsgoing.Shehassomuchlovefor herchildren.Sheknowsshecan'tgiveupandthat'snottheendoftheroadfor her,that'sjustamoment.

Acryliconcanvas 36x36” $3000

“SEEKING BALANCE”

This painting is a transformative piece. It tells a story of struggle and seeking balanceinlife.Thebackgroundisthecoloursofthemedicinewheel,red,black, whiteandyellow Wearetaughtthroughthemedicinewheelthatweneedtotake careofallaspectsofourselves,emotional,mental,physicalandspiritual When thesepartsofourselvesaretakencareofequally,whenweareinbalance,wecan attainharmonywithinourselves.

Ioftenusefloralsandanimalsinmyartworktohonourconnectiontonature,and celebratethefloralsinAnishinaabebeadworkandregalia.

Acryliconbirchwoodcanvasround 36x36”$3000

”SHE FOUND HER SONG“

Inthispaintingweseeshehasfoundhersong,hersongcametoher. She'ssingingandsheiscelebratingbecauseshefoundhervoiceagain. Shefound therhythmandshefoundthedrum That'stheresultoftheseeking,allthehard workyoudoinworkingonyourselfandworkingonyourlife,that'sthegiftyou get,yoursong.Yougettofindyourselfagain.

Acryliconbirchwoodcanvasround 36x36”$3000

“HEARTBERRY GATHERERS”

ThisimagetellsthestoryabouttheHeartberryGatherers.Thisberryrepresents theheartandisapartofeveryceremonyandcelebrationinAnishinaabeculture.

Thewomenbringtheirchildrentogatherstrawberries,atimeofsharing,atimeof renewal, celebrating the berry and also the closeness of family & sisterhood. Women, sisters, mothers, aunts, grand mothers with children in tow gather together.Sharingteachings,closeconnectionsandloveforoneanother.Togather isattheheartofourculture,tobecloseandtoshareourlivestogether These thingsareessentialtoourownstrength,ourfamily’sstrength,andtothestrength ofourcommunity.ThesweetberrythatAnishinaabepeoplecallOde’imin,means theheartberry.

Acryliconcanvas.5x7’$12,500

Anishinaabe Painted Shield Series

Shields are traditionally used for protection, and in more contemporary time, they are used to symbolically protect the home or space in which they are hung. This series of traditional rawhide shields are decorated with symbols that represent the struggles with are experiencing in recent years, touching on a variety of contemporary issues connected to the pandemic and reconciliation These images I chose, are memes used in social media that empowered us, bringing us together during these times The shields are made with acrylic paint and variety of traditional materials including: Elk hide, deer hide, brass ring, cherry wood ring, leather, feathers, and, beads.

Titles:

18) “Laughter is medicine”

19) “Passion for the People”

20) “Warrior”

21) “Love for Our Stolen Children Shie

22) “Honouring MMIW2S”

“LAUGHTER IS MEDICINE”

“PASSION FOR OUR PEOPLE”

Acrylicdeerhideonshield.14x35”.$1000

ANISHINAABE PAINTEDSHIELD SERIES

ANISHINAABE PAINTEDSHIELD SERIES

“HONOURING MMIW2S”

ANISHINAABE PAINTEDSHIELD SERIES

Acryliconelkhideshield 15x34" $1000

CUSTOM PROJECTS

Sharifah incorporates her Anishinaabe and Woodland Style in all her custom projects Sharifah can make a painting specifically for your company or event based on your special requests From paintings, murals and gold or silver hand engraving Sharifah is a uniquely talented multifaceted Indigenous Artist. Allow 2-4 months for custom projects, price is agreed to after initial consultation.

4’by8’handcarvedfortheBigPrintProject atSunYatSunGardensinVancouverBC. This image tells the story of love between twopeopleoftwodifferentcultures