Artist Statement
I am from nêhiyaw and saulteaux descendent. The visual art I work in are large scale paintings and drawings, sculpture, beadwork and graphic design. My theme revolves around my Indigenous ancestry and reconnecting myself to the lost language and healing through creating art. I create artwork that questions what society has done to the land, water and living beings. I also create artwork as my own healing. I am reconnecting with my biological father whom is very spiritual and respected elder in my home community Ochapowace First Nations. My artwork that contains spiritual ideologies is guided through his ceremonies and my visions in them.
Style
Sadi works in a variety of mediums in visual fine art. Sadi’s main work is painting with acrylic on canvas and drawing on large scale. Sadi also beads, creates sculptures with Brazilian soapstone and wood. Sadi’s newest edition is graphic design, and performing arts.
Achievements & Goals
Sadi has achieved her graduating exhibit in November 2022. Contracts with the City of Regina in 2022 and 2023. “Every Child “Matters” contract with the University of Ottawa in 2023. Two exhibitions with Sâkêwêwak First Nations Artist Collective; Opulence program “We Bead Everything Too” showcased at the Neutral Ground Artist Run Centre and “Next Wave” program showcased at the Artesian. Large mural painting with Newo-Yotina Friendship Centre in Regina 2024. Public tree sculpture located in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan downtown Crescent Park 2024. Sadi successfully writes grants and received the Microgrant from SK Arts in 2024. Sadi is currently teaching art classes to all ages at the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery. Sadi also has taken contracts with the Dunlop Art Gallery leading workshops through zoom and in-person along with a live-painting session.
Personal
Sadi Rose ᓴᕀᑏ ᒥᐦᑯᑲᐧᓂᕀ Vaxvick is a nêhiyaw and saulteaux Fine Artist. Born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. Sadi currently lives in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Sadi is registered on Ochapowace First Nation on Treaty Four Territory. Sadi has achieved her degree; Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing in Indigenous Art from the First Nations University of Canada in 2023. During her post-secondary education she gained a level of appreciation and knowledge of her Indigenous ancestry, history and culture. Sadi’s goal as an Fine Artist is reconnecting to her spirituality through land, ceremonies and nêhiyawêwin Y-dialect language in order to share to the world through the means of art. Art is her medicine.
Mihkokwaniy - Fine Artist
Sadi-Rose Vaxvick has registered business name to "Mihkokwaniy - Fine Artist". Mihkokwaniy means Rose in nêhiyawêwin (Plains Cree) language. This is a Fine Artistry business selling commission-based artworks, jewelry, and home goods. Sadi also attends local vendors selling handmade artwork and prints. To inquire about pricing and any questions please email mihkokwaniy.business@gmail.com