Brenda Draney

Brenda Draney is a Canadian artist known for her paintings, drawings, and installations.

Draney's work often explores themes of memory, identity, and history, and she draws on her own experiences growing up in northern Alberta and her family's history as Indigenous people. She works in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, and graphite, and her paintings often feature bold, expressive brushstrokes and rich, saturated colors.

Draney has exhibited her work in many galleries and museums in Canada and internationally, including the Art Gallery of Alberta, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. She has also received numerous awards and grants for her work, including the Sobey Art Award in 2018.

In addition to her work as an artist, Draney is also a community activist and educator, and she has worked with Indigenous youth and communities to promote cultural awareness and support social justice initiatives.