Sharon Ishpatao Fontaine

Sharon Fontaine-Ishpatao was born in Uashat and pursued her post-secondary education in visual arts at Cégep de Sept-Îles. As a multidisciplinary artist, her practice blends painting, photography, photomontage, and video. She explores identity, a theme she playfully combines with elements of pop culture, blending absurdity with social engagement. Produced with the Wapikoni Mobile, her short documentary De face ou de profil was presented at many festivals, in addition to earning the Coup de Coeur Télé-Québec award at the 2015 edition of the Montréal First Peoples Festival and Best Documentary at the 2016 Festival du Film Étudiant de Québec. Her visual art work has been exhibited at a number of group shows, including the MAMU symposium. In fall 2018, she began her studies in theatre at Quebec City’s Université Laval. Sharon attracted attention at auditions with her undeniable sensibility, landing her the part of Mikuan, the leading role in Kuessipan.

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