Evan Robinson (b. 1999) is a proud member of the Nisga'a First Nation from the Pacific Northwest Coast. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Robinson merges the urban and the traditional, frequently incorporating street techniques such as paste-ups and spray painting alongside more conventional practices like printmaking and sign painting. His blend of artistic methods reflects a deep engagement with his cultural heritage, particularly in how he brings Nisga’a creation stories into a modern context. Through his work, Robinson fosters a conversation between the age-old stories of his First Nation and the experiences of contemporary life, bridging the gap between past and present.
In 2024, Robinson completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Alberta, where he honed his interdisciplinary approach to art. His work has been featured in several notable exhibitions, including Fields at Access Gallery in Vancouver, BC, and Self-ish at the Stollery Gallery in Edmonton, AB. Robinson continues to explore themes of identity, cultural history, and the evolving relationship between tradition and modernity.
Comes Action, 2023.
Woodcut, linocut, photo-lithography, plate-lithography and ink on mitsumata washi. Pasted onto the gallery walls.
Approx. 70" x 120"
After Thought exhibition at SNAP Gallery, Edmonton, AB (April 2023).
Photo courtesy of SNAP Gallery.