Sydney Coutu

Sydney Coutu – Winnipeg, Manitoba

I focus on beadwork. I have recently started painting.

I started beading in 2020. I taught myself how to bead to feel more of a connection with my culture. I was diagnosed with a chronic illness and used beading as a way to keep busy during a hard time. Beading quickly became a medicine to me.

I have always been crafty but beadwork feels so much more than just a craft, it makes me feel proud of myself. Beading was something I was always meant to do. I am excited to get to continue practicing this art form for the rest of my life.