Gail Tremblay

Gail Tremblay (born 1945) is a Mi'kmaq and Onondaga writer and artist.

Gail Tremblay
Born(1945-12-15)December 15, 1945[1]
Buffalo, New York, United States
NationalityMi'kmaq-Onondaga
EducationBA University of New Hampshire, MFA University of Oregon
Known forInstallation art, basket weaving, poetry

Background

Tremblay was born on 15 December 1945 in Buffalo, New York.[1] She received her BA in drama from the University of New Hampshire and an MFA in English from the University of Oregon, Eugene in 1969.[1]

Writing and education career

She currently teaches at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. She has been a faculty member of Evergreen State College since 1981.[2] In writing she is largely known for poetry.[3]

Visual art

Tremblay combines traditional techniques and materials with contemporary artistic expression, such as her woven pieces and baskets,[4] created from experimental materials such as exposed film. Her poetry and art is inspired by her cultural heritage, sometimes drawing on traditional Native American motifs.[2]

Works
  • Night Gives Women the Word (1979)
  • Close to Home (1981)
  • Indian Singing in 20th Century America (1990)

References
  1. Vigil, Jennifer C. "Gail Tremblay." Museum of Contemporary Native Arts: Vision Project. (retrieved 10 May 2011)
  2. Bataille, Gretchen M.; Lisa, Laurie, eds. (2003). Native American Women: A Biographical Dictionary. Routledge. p. 317. ISBN 978-1-135-95587-8. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  3. Native American authors project
  4. "Froelick Gallery". Archived from the original on 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2008-06-22.
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