B.C. Indigenous artist’s jewelry shines under Emmy Award spotlight – Cowichan Valley Citizen
Sep 25, 2024
Agnes Seaweed Wisden runs Sea Wisdom Design
Indigenous artist Agnes Seaweed Wisden of Sea Wisdom Design has had her work soar to new heights as it was worn by two actors at the Emmys on Sept. 15.
Lily Gladstone, known for her work in Fancy Dance, Killers of the Flower Moon and Under The Bridge, which was based on the true story of Victoria’s Reena Virk, donned several pieces made by Wisden.
“Lily had an assortment of a copper cuff, she wore a copper knuckle ring, along with the large Camas Lilly Chest Plate. Her work was meant to symbolize her character that she was nominated for. Her character is a Sixties Scoop survivor and she plays a cop based in Victoria investigating the case of Reena Virk,” said Wisden. “I chose to engrave Camas Lilies on the chest plate to symbolize resurgence and taking root. Camas Lilies are a plant that is currently being revitalized after colonization, and its roots are an important part of traditional food systems here on the island.”
