When one Indigenous artist paints another, the goal is more than a likeness

When one Indigenous artist paints another, the goal is more than a likeness

Mi’kmaq artist Nelson White is the artist-in-residence at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery through June 27. He is creating a large-scale portrait of acclaimed Wolastoqey musician Jeremy Dutcher, aiming to capture his dynamic energy and showcase Indigenous people as vibrant, contemporary figures.