Ahmoo Angeconeb
Canadian Ojibwe artist (1955–2017)
Ahmoo Angeconeb (19 April 1955 – 9 June 2017) was a Canadian Ojibwe artist. His style was influenced by the Woodlands School, but incorporated elements from different cultures and artistic traditions. He travelled widely and found success as an artist in Europe as well as Canada.
Early life and education
Angeconeb was born to George and Patricia Angeconeb on 19 April 1955 in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. He was raised in Whitefish Bay, part of the Lac Seul First Nation. As a young child he showed an affinity for art, and would make drawings on the walls of the family home. His early education took place in the residential school system. Angeconeb later attended Beaver Brae Secondary School in Kenora, Ontario.
Angeconeb studied visual arts at York University from 1976 to 1977, and attended Dalhousie University from 1985 to 1989, also spending some time at Humber College. Additionally, during the 1970s and 80s he travelled through Europe, Asia and Morocco to study other artistic traditions.
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