Laird Goulet
Laird Goulet is a Native Canadian Metis artist who works primarily in acrylics. Laird has been painting since 2002 and has had his work displayed in the Manitoba Legislative Building .
Style
Laird Goulet's unique and vibrant painting style reflects the spiritual and artistic imprints that have been inherently transferred to him by his Kokums (Grandmothers). Laird uses the power dot to best capture the floral beadwork patterns and rich birchbark biting imprints that his Kokums had mastered before him.
His paintings pay homage to the subsistence lifestyle of his Cree Moshums (Grandfathers). Hunting, trapper, fishing are common images used. Laird also enjoys painting the daily chores, collecting firewood, sawing logs and berry picking.
Awards
2007 - Winner of the Peace Hills Trust First Nations art contest
Laird Goulet has been selected to have his works displayed in the Aboriginal Arts Program at the 2010 Winter Olympics