Shelley Niro
Shelley Niro RCA (born 1954) is a Mohawk filmmaker and visual artist from New York and Ontario. She is known for her photographs using herself and female family members cast in contemporary positions to challenge the stereotypes and clichés of Native American women.
Shelley Niro | |
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| Born | 1954 |
| Nationality | Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation |
| Education | Ontario College of Art (BFA) University of Western Ontario (MFA) |
| Known for | Performance artist, installation artist, filmmaker |
| Awards | Scotiabank Photography Award, 2017 |
| Website | shelleyniro |
A multidisciplinary contemporary artist skilled in photography, painting, sculpting, beadwork, multimedia, and independent film, Niro is a member of the Turtle clan of the Kanienkehaka (Mohawk Nation) from Six Nations of the Grand River.
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