Sharifah Marsden

Sharifah Marsden is an Anishinaabe visual artist, jeweller, and educator known for large-scale public murals, fine jewelry, and mixed media works rooted in Indigenous teachings.

Sharifah brings more than two decades of experience leading culturally informed, community-based art practices.

Her work often incorporates mentorship and direct engagement with Indigenous youth, where she facilitates teachings, storytelling, and skill-building in visual arts. Her artistic vision is grounded in the values of healing, visibility, and intergenerational connection.

Floral Memories

This piece is part of the exhibition ‘Growing Together: Themes of Nurturing in Northwest Coast Silver Jewellery’ held at Lattimer Gallery between September 22 - October 6, 2023.

"Reminiscing on the love we have for our grandmothers and the florals they decorated their homes with.  Our grandmothers created loving homes, where they welcomed us, where they fed us and where they cherished us. These things we will always remember and cherish them for."

Silver Bracelet with 14k Gold3/4" wide x 6" long

Chief Kwe Dancing

She is kwe, she is also Chief of her people and she is dancing in celebration and ceremony.

She dances for the MMIW2S, she dances for her people, she dances for her ancestors, she dances for her descendants and she dances for those who cannot dance.

She is celebrating her life and her culture. She is matching the beat of the drum and the melodies of the the singers and song with each step.

Acrylic on canvas, 3x4'

“SHARIFAH’S WORK IS COMPLETELY UNIQUE”

“She uses Northwest Coast engraving techniques to depict symbols and motifs from her Anishinaabe heritage.”

-Peter Lattimer Lattimer Gallery Vancouver, BC

Heartberry Gatherers

The women bring their children to gather strawberries, a time of sharing, a time of renewal, celebrating the berry and also the closeness of family & sisterhood. The sweet berry that Anishinaabe people call Ode’imin, means the heart

THIS PAINTING HAS BEEN PURCHASED FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY

Acrylic On Canvas. 5 x 7’ | Original Painting.

Bentwood Box Charity Event

Each year, Lattimer Gallery organizes a charity auction of cedar Bentwood Boxes, crafted by Métis/Cree artist James Michels, to support the Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA). These traditional Indigenous containers are made from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent into shape, showcasing intricate designs and craftsmanship. They hold historical significance as versatile storage vessels and ceremonial objects among coastal Indigenous peoples. Invited artists contribute their artwork to these boxes, with all auction proceeds donated to UNYA. In 2022, the event raised $72,419.53. Below are some of my contributions to this impactful initiative over the years.
Brentwood Boxes

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