Charlie Gaffney
[ WABANAKI ARTIST: 2021, 2022 ]
Qayu Sakom (Angry Chief) - Sold to the Federal Department of Natural Resources.
18" x 30", Butternut Wood, Cat-tale Grass, Epoxy Resin, Black Acrylic paint, Varathane, Leather, Turkey Feather
Photo credit Jeff Crawford
Qsihkawk “Walks through the swamp” - Butternut Wood, Cat-tale Grass, Epoxy Resin, Black Acrylic paint, Varathane, Leather, Turkey Feather
Charlie Gaffney is a Wolastoqiyik Visual Artist and Mask Carver. He holds both a Masters Degree in Education, Bachelors Degree of Education from the University of New Brunswick and a Bachelor of Arts degree for St. Thomas University. His current studio practice combines mixed media techniques that are applied to his art works that reflects a sensitivity and knowledge of Aboriginal Culture. He’s been the recipient of Creation grants from the New Brunswick Arts Board for his Aboriginal Mask and Paddle creations. His artwork is represented in private and Canadian Government collections also, throughout Asia, Australia, England and the USA.