Nipissing First Nation-born artist Que Rock is a traditional Anishnawbe graffiti artist.

And Lakeshore Arts is fortunate to have him as an artist facilitator at their Home Summer Camp, which runs from August 10 to 14.

“I take interactions of my daily life, the city I live in and my Anishnawbe culture,” Rock says. “I use it as a challenge for me to try out new styles and incorporate new subject matter.”

His love of nature and animals is ‘prominent through my work because of its deep meaning and connection to life.’

“I aspire for my artistic evolution to form a distinct look and feeling,” says the artist. “I call my style, ‘making the woodlands dance.”

Rock started life learning about his cultures’ teachings, approaches and ceremonies through visual healing art forms.

“Painting, dancing, leatherwork and story-telling were taught through traditional Ojibway and Odawa ways,” the artist notes. “My mentors encouraged me to be creative and to not let anything go to waste with what I share in art.”

He points out that his work has matured from quick pieces into large street art projects and canvas work.

“I focus on unique painting styles and techniques to create smooth transitions of colour, blending abstract form with realism and expressionism,” says the graffiti artist.

His goal is to portray the teachings of his ancestors, sacred geometry and shapes in all his art forms.

“My art has allowed me to work closely with art directors, city officials and corporate clients to make their visions come to life,” Roc continues. “I love travelling and seeing art and I love to paint and have people enjoy my work.”