Alan Syliboy & The Thundermakers

Alan Syliboy (born 8 September 1952) is a Mi'kmaw artist, author, and musician from Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia, Canada. Syliboy began working in various artistic mediums beginning the 1970s, including painting, mixed media, illustration and video. He has also published books and created films and music. His work is influenced by Mi’kmaw petroglyphs, particularly those located in Kejimkujik National Park, as well as quillwork and Mi'kmaw traditional oral stories. His work has been exhibited a numerous galleries across Canada and the world. A proponent of making art accessible, particularly within his own community, Syliboy designed T-shirts and paints drums. Syliboy also creates murals, with his work featured in the main terminal at Halifax Stanfield airport. Syliboy presented his portrait of Grand Chief Membertou to Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Halifax in 2010. The portrait is on permanent display at Government House in Halifax. Syliboy received the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. Sylliboy continues to live in Millbrook First Nation and his studio is based in Truro.