Vanessa Webster

VANESSA WEBSTER is of the Nuxalk and Cayuga nations residing on the unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh). Living in so-called Vancouver for many years has shaped her experience as an urban Indigenous person. She is a multi-faceted artist who uses many different media in her practice. Trained as a graphic designer, Vanessa currently incorporates ceramics, beadwork, sewing, illustration, and hand lettering. Vanessa started her own business in 2018. She uses her digital and sewing talents to produce Indigenous-themed wearable items such as patches, pins, and tote bags. She produces the items almost entirely herself. She continues her artistic endeavours in art and through her business, Renovatio Creative (total rebirth).