Artwork of Alan Syliboy

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Current Work of Alan SyliboyThese are pieces that are very current, some are still for sale.
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The Syliboy Series


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This is the Syliboy series. There are nine paintings in this series. Each one is of someone I know and we are all from the same clan, they are "memory" not "visual" portraits.

9 files, last one added on Oct 05, 2007

Stone Canoe Studies


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These are paintings of the characters from the Miq'Mak legend of the stone canoe.

27 files, last one added on Mar 06, 2008

Stone Canoe Illustrations


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These are the illustrations from the book The Stone Canoe. These works are not for sale, they remain in Alan's private collection.

8 files, last one added on Nov 30, 2007

New Work Dec 07


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7 files, last one added on Dec 12, 2007

New Work Mar 08


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4 files, last one added on Mar 06, 2008

13,000 Moons


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In Septemeber, 2006, this piece was on display in Truro, at the Marigold Cultural Center as part of the 13,000 moons exhibit.

20 files, last one added on Nov 30, 2007

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Early Work of Alan SyliboyPast works by Alan, most of these pieces are in private galleries
Other interests of Alan SyliboyAlan has many interests browse this category to learn more about Alan
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Sunset Moose (SOLD)335 viewsThis moose is waiting for the night to come. The sun is putting on a show, and making the sky red, this promises fine weather. This moose is very content, and enjoying his place in the universe, and his status in Mi'k maq society.
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Four Gold Feathers304 viewsThis painting is part of the humans blending with the forest, and becoming one with it, making both interchangable. There are ferns used for double curve motif in Mi'k maq society.
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Man in Yellow Sun with Earth519 viewsHe is bathed in Yellow sunlight, which is the giver of life, and to which homage must be given.
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Dale Syliboy266 viewsDale is my younger brother, and as brothers we are very compatible, in fact we have never had a serious fight in our lives. Of course Dale and I have had the usual minor disagreements.
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Robert Syliboy533 viewsRobert is a very complicated person. He is my cousin he has been in and out of trouble with the police most of his life. He is making efforts to stay on the right road and I hope he gets there.
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Pine Cutter233 views
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Little Thunder (SOLD)347 viewsStudy #3 - Little Thunder
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Quill Basket Mural380 viewsQuill baskets are important designs in Mi'k maq society. Quill basket making does not have a long history with our people, but are based on ideas that are very old. Mi'k maq basketry is said to be the best in the world. The Quill Basket Mural is a part of a new series that I'm working on. I would like to scale them up as well as having them seen as abstract paintings, viewed in a new way.

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Little Thunder Dancing Under Stars study #9540 viewsThis is the spirit of Little Thunder doing his dance against the night sky. The power of Little Thunder when he is dancing can shake the earth.Mar 06, 2008
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Little Thunder Dancing study #7285 viewsThis Little Thunder study is dancing on the Red Earth. He is dancing hard, so that he can make his prayer more powerful. The Earth trembles when it feels Little Thunders dance.Mar 06, 2008
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Little Thunder Dancing study #8321 viewsLittle Thunder is dancing, and the stars are witness to his immense power. He is the colour of Red Ochre, which comes from the very earth he’s dancing on.Mar 06, 2008
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Little Thunder study #10318 viewsThis Little Thunder study is about standing on the earth that is very much alive, and tells us that the earth is part of a larger cycle, the continuum, which as a concept, is a major pillar of Mi’kmaq society.Mar 06, 2008
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Stone Canoe study #1565 viewsMar 06, 2008
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Blue Bear on Red Clay823 viewsThis blue bear, with silver stars, is brought down from the night sky.Mar 06, 2008
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Forest Woman in Yellow Sun607 viewsThis Mi’kmaq woman is a woman of the Forest, adorned with fir bough head-dress. Also, a double-curve design, which is a life symbol, against a yellow background which is the Sun beaming down.Mar 06, 2008
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Man in Yellow Sun with Earth519 viewsHe is bathed in Yellow sunlight, which is the giver of life, and to which homage must be given.Mar 06, 2008