Loretta Gould and Shianne Gould: A Mother-Daughter Art Collaboration
Mi’kmaq artists Loretta Gould and Shianne Gould are mother and daughter. This page highlights their collaborative work and the connection between their individual art.
The Artists Behind the Collaboration
Loretta Gould and Shianne Gould contribute distinct artistic perspectives to their collaboration. Their individual profiles below offer a closer look at each artist and her work.
Loretta Gould
Loretta Gould is a Mi’kmaq painter and quilter from We’koqma’q First Nation. Her colourful and spiritually expressive work has reached audiences in Canada, Europe, and beyond.
Shianne Gould
Shianne Gould is a Mi’kmaq artist from We’koqma’q whose paintings often explore family, Mother Earth, and the relationships that connect people across generations.
Their Collaborative Artwork
“My Guidance” is a collaborative work by Loretta and Shianne Gould. It brings their artistic perspectives together in a single composition.
Work, Collaboration, and Friends United
Loretta and her husband, Elliot Gould, encouraged Shianne’s artistic development as she began forming her own style and perspective.
Friends United presents Loretta and Shianne Gould both as individual artists and through this joint collaboration. Their separate artist profiles focus on their individual work, while this page documents the artwork and creative relationship they share.
Their Art and Family Connection
This short Friends United video offers a glimpse into Loretta and Shianne Gould’s mother-daughter connection, their spiritual artwork, and the stories they carry from We’koqma’q into the world.
Loretta and Shianne Gould on Art, Family and Storytelling (2 min.)
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