Frances Campbell©: Gitxsan Artist
Frances Campbell is a Gitxsan artist born and raised in Hazelton, B.C., in the community of Gitanmaax. She is a member of the Gisgaast (Fireweed) clan in the Wilp (House) of Gutgwinuuxs (Snowy Owl). Frances currently resides on the traditional territory of the T’s’msyen in the community of Kitsumkalum and has been a practicing artist since 2015.
Frances has a background in writing, illustration, graphic design and beading. In 2022 she started a Diploma program in First Nations Fine Art at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art, where she won a student bursary and two awards.
Her art practice is creative energy fuelled by culture, spiritual beliefs, strength, resilience and passion. She believes in life-long learning and adapting as an artist while staying true to her Gitxsan roots.
All inquiries can be emailed to fmcs82@gmail.com