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.

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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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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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Little Thunder369 viewsStudy #2 - Little Thunder
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Red Earth (SOLD)333 viewsRed ochre is usen in many of my newer works. It is a direct link to my ancestors who used it in ceremonies. Like my DNA, it is a true link to them. This world is covered with sunbeams of gold and just before the sun goes down, the spirits make their appearance, but you have to be vigilante to see this phenomenon.
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Little Thunder Dancing study #7298 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.
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Robert Syliboy552 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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Brian Syliboy281 viewsBrian is my cousin, the brother of William Syliboy. He is a cheerful soul and he can always find a way to make you smile.
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Joe Levi Sylliboy515 viewsJoe Levi was my uncle. He had a very large family, nine daughters and no sons. He brought up his family virtually on his own, he did an excellent job. Joe Levi was a good role model for me as I raised my children on my own.
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Green Grass337 viewsThis painting is a tribute to sweet grass and it's contribution to the spiritual life of Mi'k maq society, purifying the environment so that ceremony's can be held.
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Little Thunder (SOLD)358 viewsStudy #3 - Little Thunder

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Little Thunder Dancing Under Stars study #9562 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 #7298 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 #8334 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 #10334 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 #1591 viewsMar 06, 2008
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Blue Bear on Red Clay861 viewsThis blue bear, with silver stars, is brought down from the night sky.Mar 06, 2008
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Forest Woman in Yellow Sun642 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 Earth541 viewsHe is bathed in Yellow sunlight, which is the giver of life, and to which homage must be given.Mar 06, 2008