Melinda Robertson – Anishinaabe Fused Glass Artist

Melinda Robertson is the owner and founder of Tribal Fusion Art.  She is an Anishinabe Kwe (Ojibway woman) from Lake Manitoba First Nation in Manitoba.  Melinda has been a stained glass artist for over 20 years.

Melinda began her journey in stained glass when she came across a beautiful stained glass piece and was inspired to learn how to do this creative art form.

She began taking classes and learned basic stained glass techniques including copper foil and lead, using traditional and contemporary patterns.   In 2012 Melinda was introduced to the world of fused glass and never looked back.  She was inspired by the possibilities for expanding her creativity and bringing more of her own spirit and Indigenous heritage into her work.

Melinda started on a new path when a friend asked her to create a series of corporate sponsorship gifts for Manitoba’s largest Indigenous gathering, Manito Abi. Suddenly corporate entities were calling and requesting corporate logos and custom designs. As Melinda’s reputation grew, her art expanded into specialized commissioned Indigenous pieces, especially those involving spiritual names and cultural teachings, and she participated in many trade shows, and was featured in many gift stores and boutiques.

In 2017, Melinda moved to Nova Scotia and set up her studio in Bridgewater, NS.  She continues to hone her glass skills, drawing upon her traditional Indigenous teachings and the natural world, creating stunning art pieces that are in demand across the country.  Melinda has also created a driftwood and glass art line, that pays homage to her new territory.

Through Tribal Fusion Art, Melinda offers Indigenous cultural experiences within mosaic art classes.   In addition, she creates unique, custom pieces for individual and corporate clients.