NADF Business Awards
Last week, I was in Thunder Bay, Ontario to attend the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund‘s (NADF) Business Awards, held October 21st.  NADF is an aboriginal owned and controlled organization delivering business and financial services to the member First Nations of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.  Launched in 1991 and held annually, the Business Awards recognizes the outstanding commitment, dedication and contributions of the growing Aboriginal and Métis business community in northern Ontario. This year marked NADF’s 19th gala event. In the days prior to leaving I had rushed around getting business docs and info sent off to awards selection committee.  Everything came together just in the nick of time!  Upon arriving in Thunder Bay I was so tired!  I went to the hotel, had a quick bite to eat in the hotel restaurant, back up to the room, ironed my shirt, then… slept.  Time passed… and passed.  I must have been really tired, because I slept a good 4 hours and woke up with 15 mins to get ready!  I did the quick 5 min make-up routine, called the cab and was off in 10 mins flat! I was told I was to be recieving the Neechee Achievement Award, but upon finding […]
29 Oct 2009 in Events, Inspiration, News + Updates, by
The Heron by Louie Gong ★ 8th Gen
So my buddy Louie sent a pair of 8th Gen kicks a few months back …featuring his most stellar, vibrant, original artwork. I was so stoked when they arrived, and immediately tried ’em on. These (along with all his other designs) are one-of-a-kind, custom made shoes… and the first pair w/ the Heron design. I was waiting for the right time to photograph, the right mood. Here are the results of the recent shoot. (click images to view larger) Since launching 8th Gen thousands have connected with Louie’s artwork.  8th Gen has been featured in Indian Country Today, on CBC Radio, and countless newpaper articles, blogs, and social-networking sites.  If you haven’t heard of 8th Gen yet, here’s a bit of background info re: his approach: When I started putting my art on shoes a few months ago, I had no idea it would lead to a facebook page with over a 1000 fans (now 2000!) in just a few weeks and my first small business. I just wanted to create something that represented me, a person who celebrates the dynamic realities of modern life while maintaining a strong cultural identity. It turns out that many people are also drawn […]
Online Auction ★ SEPT.20-24
I’m stoked to host the Red Works inaugural online auction this week Sept 20 – 24! I’ve tested the auction space and the scripts through which this special online event has been made possible…and we’re good to go! The highest bidder will recieve this one of a kind poster, previously exhibited in Seattle. Newsletter subscribers recieve special bonuses and perks, they were emailed the first word yesterday! Chi-miigwech for your continued support! Please post this message to those who may be interested in participating in this special online event! In unity & light, Auction Item Details: • 24×36″ image w/ 4 inch matte (32×44″ total) • Arches® Smooth Art Paper • 285 (gms/sm) • previously exhibited (corners slightly worn) • foam core backing • signed w/ image info on back • final product does not have company logo Highest Bidder + Payment RWS uses Paypal as our payment gateway. Upon closing of the auction, the highest bidder will recieve an email w/ details to finalize his or her bid. If you have a Paypal account simply click through the steps. If you don’t have Paypal, Visa, MasterCard and American Express transactions can still be processed via Paypal. The final purchase […]
20 Sep 2009 in Events, News + Updates, by
Neo-RWS!
After 2 weeks of straight coding, reviewing images and rebuilding the portfolio… I’m honoured to finally present the new Red Works website! Visitors to the old site will notice that much of the style has remained the same re: colours & branding, but some key features have been added: The entire site has been transferred to WordPress; Two portfolios (BW/ Tints + Colour) highlighting 5 albums each; One new photo “Series” section, currently featuring “Concrete Indians” portraits; Updated “Rates & Services” page w/ redesigned Rate Card (pdfs); Redesigned watermark/ logo stamp; Integrated Calendar; and New Links page; The portfolio galleries feature hundreds of images of landscape, still-life, event coverage, Native musicians, actors/ actresses, role models (379 images total, in 11 different galleries/ ‘digital portfolio books’). There are still a few minor tweaks, but for the most part the site is complete!  Be sure to come back often as RWS celebrates the beauty of our First Nations people. In unity & light, Related Post – Aug. 24th Website Re-launch!
08 Sep 2009 in Events, News + Updates, by
Website Re-launch!
Pictured: Jennifer Podemski (JPod), Doug Bedard (Plex) and Eric Hill — f/ Aboriginal Voices Radio (AVR) and The Plex Show Welcome to the new Red Works Studio website.  RWS is currently being revamped; I’ve decided to do upgrades to the website live, as it happens, so please bear with me as the site undergoes a much needed overhaul… (content, aesthetics, interactivity + functionality).  Check back to see the progress over the next week, or if you’d rather see the whole shebang when it’s all done, consider signing up for updates via the RWS mailing list.  You will be notified of the launch once the upgrade is complete. In unity & light, (Note: Visual graphics & images you see during the upgrade may or many not have been created by me. They serve as generic content/ placeholders until the RWS brand and portfolio images are plugged.)
24 Aug 2009 in Events, News + Updates, by