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The Stunning Astronomical Beadwork of Native Artist Margaret Nazon

Margaret Nazon
has spent the past decade building intricate beadwork depictions of
outer space. The colorful artworks balance representational and
stylized aesthetics set on black fabric backgrounds to depict
galaxies, planets, nebulae, and other astronomical phenomena.

Initially inspired by Hubble space telescope images, Nazon’s celestial renderings are part of a
lifelong interest in beading. In an interview with Glenbow, the artist shared that she began beading at age 10, but found the density of traditional beadwork to be tedious.

The abstract nature of celestial images allows Nazon to be more
interpretive and incorporate different materials like caribou bones and
willow seeds that have location-specific or cultural significance.
Nazon is Tsiigehtchic, part of the Gwich’in
community in what is now the Northwest Territories of Canada. The
artist explained that because she is retired, she is able to
dedicate significant time to beading, and often rises at
4:30am to begin working. Nazon plans to continue experimenting, including
merging her abstract beadwork with her seamstress skills to create
artfully embellished apparel.

Nazon’s artwork was most recently exhibited at Glenbow in a group show, Cosmos, and A Beaded Universe
at Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. You can read more about
her in the Glenbow interview, and explore Nazon’s portfolio on her website.

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