About the Artist

 Harley Sinclair is a contemporary Indigenous artist whose work redefines the boundaries of modern abstraction. A member of the Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Treaty 4 Territory, Sinclair was born in Lethbridge, Alberta (1988) and raised in southern Saskatchewan, where the vast prairies and shifting skies became the foundation of his artistic language.

Rooted in personal history and cultural resonance, Sinclair’s practice is an exploration of memory, resilience, and identity. His textural, impasto-heavy paintings reject traditional flatness, instead inviting viewers to experience art through depth and movement. Working primarily in acrylic and oil, his use of palette knives and modeling pastes lends each piece a sculptural, almost topographical presence—artworks that are as much felt as they are seen.

Sinclair’s work has gained significant recognition for its ability to merge the deeply personal with the universal. His large-scale mural in downtown Regina offers a vivid abstraction of the city’s shifting seasons, while his solo exhibition, Little RED Boy, was an unflinching introspection into childhood, displacement, and the search for belonging. His commitment to public art extends beyond his own practice—his role in the revitalization of Regina General Hospital’s courtyard, where he is leading the creation of an inclusive, healing-centered mural, speaks to his dedication to art as a transformative force.

As his career continues to ascend, Sinclair remains at the forefront of contemporary abstraction, challenging conventions and reimagining how art is experienced. His work, deeply informed by lived experience, stands as both a personal narrative and an invitation—urging audiences to engage, reflect, and feel.