Shelley Niro
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Shelley Niro RCA (born 1954) is a Mohawk filmmaker and visual artist from New York and Ontario.[1] 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.[2]
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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 |
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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.[3][4]