James is a Tłįchǫ artist from Behchokö, NT. He was born and raised by his grandmother in the community of Behchokö, Northwest Territories. James praises his grandmother for inspiring and encouraging his early interest in traditional art. He watched her intricate bead work endlessly and developed his own sense of style in Art.
He started at age four and by age fourteen his talents developed to the point that his art work was a demand. He started selling his creations and became a full-time artist.
Today, you can find James work in galleries and in the hands of many private collectors. James is on of the better known aboriginal artists in Canada for his Northern landscapes, animal imagery and Northern lights.
Contact:
James Wedzin
Behchokö, NT X0E 0Y0
Telephone: 1-867-392-6276
