Wayne Mckenzie is an Algonquin/Cree painter from Timiskaming First Nation. A self-taught artist, Mckenzie’s use of bold colours and confident lines lead to a body of work that exudes a sense of cheerfulness and spirit. His pieces are steeped in First Nations teachings, which Mckenzie considers an essential function of his art. A firm believer that art is synonymous with knowledge, he views his work as resource for viewers to learn about the Anishnabe way of life and to honour the Indigenous peoples of Canada.