Clinton Minault is a Cree-Metis, Two-spirit Artist residing in Treaty 6 Territory, in amiskwacîwâskahikan also known as Edmonton.

Artist Statement

Currently working towards a BFA, Studio Arts Degree at MacEwan University. My goal is to work in Arts Education, inspiring others to make joy from junk.

I believe accessibility to art is important for community and personal development.. The privilege of attending a world class University, learning about Fine Arts is not lost on me, but has placed an importance on researching local, marginalized artists that have physically forced a smile of laughter from my being when possible. Accessibility and representation is vital to ensure that hardworking minority communities are truly in need of inspiration to find ways to navigate struggles on a path to living life in a good way, and earning a recognition that they are worth the effort. 

Growing up in an oil-prioritized Industrial Environment like Alberta can give artistic people the impression that creating art is not a viable option to sustain life, this is a misconception that I intend to break down. Life in Treaty Eight Territory in a small town called High Level, way up north in the 80s has given me the impression that pulling oil was our only option to sustain ourselves. Knowing at a young age that I was uninterested in following those particular family footsteps.

Artist Bio

Clinton Minault is a two-spirit Beaver, Metis Artist and student residing in Treaty 6 Territory, in Amiskwaciy Waskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, also known as Edmonton. Being of mixed ancestry, Clinton is also a descendant of settlers, and works to recognize the privileges that they have been given.  

Clinton’s educational journey has involved the recognition of their Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and an exploration of effective tools, which has resulted in his engagement towards academic challenges. Searching for family history has evolved Clinton’s research, interests and perspectives, which translates in educational artworks.

Clinton strives to develop accessible, educational public art, narrating the importance of learning about displaced Indigenous communites as well as the wild animal populations that have been affected by Colonial development through storytelling in visual arts incorporating traditional arts in innovative ways, using predominantly recycled materials .