Have you ever pondered what Indigenous pop art might look like, or how personal heritage can ignite a unique artistic flame? Thread that curiosity into your headphones as we engage in a heart-to-heart with 2022 Artist in Business Leadership Fellow, Kaylene Big Knife (Chippewa Cree), a gifted graphic designer and digital illustrator from the Chippewa Kree tribe. Kailene walks us through her artistic voyage which started on her small rural reservation in Montana, and dives into the profound influence of her Indigenous lineage on her pop art style.Kailene introduces us to the captivating fusion of her work that merges business-based graphic design with the free-spirited charm of digital illustration. She elaborates on the necessity for modern artists to familiarize themselves with software in graphic design. We also explore the challenges of being an Indigenous artist in a rural community and Kailene's inspiring journey to present her vibrant creations to the world. With aspirations to pioneer Indigenous graphic design and leave a trail of contemporary Chippewa Kree art, Kailene's story sparks an exciting discussion about Indigenous representation in art and the power of creativity.

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