Family Matters

Daphne Odjig’s painting, Odjig Family; Father, Mother, Grandfather, Stanley, Daphne, Donald, Winnie, Xmas, Dec 25th, 1986, is a portrait of her family. As a child, she learned how to paint and draw from her grandfather, who also shared stories about their ancestors. Notice the curving black lines, overlapping shapes and rich colours. She wanted First Nations individuals to see themselves reflected in the work on display when they came to an art gallery. Which family members would you include in a painting that people might see at the AGO?