Corrie Hill is an artist, member of the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) Nation, Bear Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River. Her passion for art began in her teenage years, having worked with various mediums, and has since evolved and she is now working in digital art as her preferred medium. Corrie has always viewed art as good medicine that strengthens her mental wellness and now an outlet to showcase her pride as an Onkwehon:we. Corrie hopes to become more established as an Indigenous artist and continue to pursue opportunities to showcase her work. Corrie currently resides in Brantford, Ontario with her husband Nathan (Cayuga, Wolf Clan), son Oliver (Mohawk, Bear Clan) and daughter Bernice (Mohawk, Bear Clan).
The inspiration for Corrie's art comes from her family, life experiences and her pride as a Haudenosaunee woman and mother. It was her goal to portray the strength and resiliency of all Onkwehón:we across Turtle Island and the significance to reclaiming her culture. Since becoming a mother, she wants to share all the generational knowledge that was passed onto her so her children have the same strong connection to their culture that can be passed onto the next generations.
Why Cheekbone Beauty speaks to me:
I am incredibly honoured to have been given the opportunity to collaborate with Cheekbone Beauty because of their focus on representation, empowering Indigenous voices and providing a space where our beauty can be celebrated. For me Cheekbone Beauty is more than just a makeup brand or a product. Makeup is art, art is medicine, and they represent a medium through which we can spread that good medicine that is art and as an Indigenous artist I recognize the significance of using that good medicine to heal, inspire, honour our strength and resiliency as Indigenous people and Cheekbone Beauty is the perfect platform to voice this message.