Michelle Defoe is an artist from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe), whose work is deeply rooted in Anishinaabe culture and storytelling. Her art blends traditional symbolism with contemporary design, often exploring themes of nature, transformation, and spiritual connection.
Michelle Defoe (Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, born 1982)
Ziigwan Binesi - Spring Thunderbird, 2018
Acrylic on canvas. Private collection. © Tj Turner Pictures 2020
Dimensions: 11 x 14 in.