In March, we are featuring Megan Jensen, Guná Designs.
Megan will discuss the intersection of art and entrepreneurship.
More about Megan Jensen:
Megan is a young Tlingit artist, dancer, language leaner and student of Northwest Coast design. Guná, is of Dakhká Tlingit and Tagish Khwáan Ancestry from the Dahk’laweidi Clan (killer whale) which falls under the wolf/eagle moiety. Her family has made the beautiful area of the southern lakes in the Yukon Territory their home for numerous generations. Guná began studying Northwest Coast design 10 years ago and continues to build on her knowledge of Tlingit Formline. Guná’s practice is dedicated to preserving and understanding a highly esteemed artform and acknowledges she will never stop learning and growing as a Tlingit artist. Guná recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Emily Carr University of Art and Design with a major in Visual Arts. Guná aspires to continue her studies and soon pursue a Masters’ of Fine Arts.