oski-kayâs (new of old)
ᐅᐢᑭ oski- : new, young, first
ᑲᔮᐢ kayâs: long ago, of old, in earlier days; previously
Oski Kayas is an Plains Cree Indigenous owned art & apparel business. Described as Indigenous Nouveau, the brand is an interpretation of modern Indigenous Art whilst blending eastern inspired design aesthetic. The placement of Cree Syllabics is reminiscent of Japanese Kanji design aestheticism. The brand bridges the gaps of eastern design and Indigenous art.
Eagle Woman
Eagle woman is where Indigenous Nouveau and eastern design aesthetic meet. It's expressive of a very fantasy like nature while still being creative and elegant.
Lovers Soul
A tale of two souls; Lovers Soul is the bond between two individuals. The composition is a traditional take on indigenous love while using a stylish design motif.
Wolf Chief
Known for their strength and bravery, Wolf & Chief come together to brave the new world in an old fashioned way. A perfect example of what Oski Kayas represents.
FINISHED COMPOSITION
Image is property of ALEX PEECHOW. ALL RIGHTS ARE RESERVED
Dowkesiko Sacred Life
A design collaboration with Linda Weeseekase Harris; the designed is inspired by the Indigenous belief in the Turtle Spirit and the connection to sacred Mother Earth. The Lily’s are based on the province of Saskatchewan’s national flower the Tiger Lily.
Pencil Conceptualization
Tight sketch for projected design compoistion.
Adobe Illustrator
Image is templated in Adobe Illustrator and then vectorized,
Grey-scaled Composition
Florals are added and the overall composition is grey-scaled.
