Artwork of Alan Syliboy

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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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Red Clay Mask and Gold Stars (SOLD)327 viewsWhen I think of someone who has crossed over, a friend of mine or an aquaitance, I will do a portrait of them. It's never a realistic portrait. It's a reminder of them, an how I felt about them. I give the mask eyes to make it come alive. In that way, the memory comes alive.
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Four Gold Feathers345 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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Badger Study #4 (SOLD)297 views
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Woman Untitled349 views
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Red Caribou and Green Blue Sky369 views
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Three Silver Stars in the Afternoon (SOLD)364 viewsHolding my hands up to shield myself from the bright afternoon sun, I close my eyes and imagine the stars that are always there, visible in my palms.
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Badger348 viewsStudy #3 - Badger
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Red Earth (SOLD)373 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 Under Stars study #9599 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 #7325 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 #8355 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 #10359 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 #1634 viewsMar 06, 2008
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Blue Bear on Red Clay942 viewsThis blue bear, with silver stars, is brought down from the night sky.Mar 06, 2008
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Forest Woman in Yellow Sun743 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 Earth603 viewsHe is bathed in Yellow sunlight, which is the giver of life, and to which homage must be given.Mar 06, 2008