TANIA LARSSON
Vadzaii earrings, Caribou hair, brain tanned moose hide, brain tanned caribou hide, sterling silver, peach moonstones, black spinel, 18k gold, diamond., 2017
Born and raised in France, Tania Larsson is of Gwich’in and Swedish descent. At the age of fifteen, she moved to Canada with her family to reconnect with her culture and her land. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus in jewelry and digital arts at the Institute of American Indian Arts, in May 2017. She has been apprenticing under renowned Indigenous jeweler Keri Ataumbi. Tania is a founding member of Dene Nahjo, a non-profit organization that focuses on cultural revitalization projects. She has consistently sought opportunities to deepen her understanding of history and culture and to apply this learning to her artistic work. Combining her traditional skills and contemporary art education, she strives to create pieces inspired by her culture and to bring pride to indigenous people and imbue all people with knowledge.