Brian Francis
Brian J. Francis of Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick is an accomplished director/writer and filmmaker and advocate of the survival of the Mi’kmaq people and their culture. Brian is a Mi’kmaq language interpreter providing support to the general public as well as the parliament of Canada.
Francis' paintings are mainly a reflection and depiction of his dreams and visions. Highly spiritual in nature and deep in texture and color, his paintings come from a different plane and often resonate with a deeply spiritually minded audience. His works have been exhibited throughout Atlantic Galleries and have been part of the Wabanaki exhibit in Toronto for two years. His work has also been part of a projection art exhibit on Melbourne Australia.
In addition to his art practice, Brian managed the Juno award-winning aboriginal recording artists, Eagle Feather. He was considered a pioneer in Aboriginal music production, bringing Native Music recording artists Eagle Feather to the Juno Awards. They were the first Aboriginal group to be nominated.
Brian's nature photographs are also very well appreciated and are the main subject of a publication entitled “Between Two Worlds – Spiritual Writings and Photographs" which has been sold throughout North America and Europe.
