'North Star' - Acrylic on Canvas - Jorandi Kisiku Joseph Randolph Bowers

A stunning figurative piece with profound cultural meaning, 'North Star' depicts a sacred journey from Mi'kmaq cosmology. The painting shows a traditional canoe with two travellers navigating the Six Worlds, guided by the spirits and the stars.

Collection: Signature Collection
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 60 x 50 x 1.5 cm - approx. 23.6 x 19.6 x 0.6 in.
Year: 2006
Provenance: Has a strong exhibition history. A complimentary copy of the published paper is included.

Story & Narrative Significance

This work is a rich visual narrative of a Mi'kmaq cosmological journey. Guided by the North Star, two travellers in a canoe journey across the Six Worlds. Below them, a Whale spirit and a Beaver spirit appear in the waters, while above, Thunder Beings display their power across the sky. The entire scene is accented with traditional motifs, creating a dense and deeply symbolic composition. With its strong scholarly and narrative significance, this is a pivotal work for a collector who appreciates art that is both a beautiful object and a vessel for ancient cultural stories.