Jackson Beardy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jackson Beardy

First Nations artist

Date of Birth: 24-Mar-1944

Place of Birth: Garden Hill First Nation, Manitoba, Canada

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1984

Profession: painter

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Jackson Beardy (July 24, 1944 – December 7, 1984) was an Indigenous Anishinaabe artist born in Canada.
His works are characterized by scenes from Ojibwe and Cree oral traditions and many focus on the relationship between humans and nature.
He belonged to the Woodland School of Art and was a prominent member of the Indian Group of Seven.
His work has contributed to the recognition of Indigenous contemporary art within Canada.