Gaa-ishpaasing - Winnipeg Jets WASAC 2026
Gaa-ishpaasing is a bold 4' x 5' acrylic on canvas inspired by the spirit and energy of the Winnipeg Jets, reimagined through an Indigenous pop art lens. Vibrant, powerful, and unapologetically dynamic, the piece celebrates both sport and culture where movement, identity, and pride intersect on and off the ice.
This original work will be auctioned online in April 2026 on NHL.com with proceeds supporting the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC).
WASAC is a Winnipeg-based organization dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth through sport, education, and mentorship. By providing access to athletic programming, academic supports, and leadership development, WASAC creates pathways for young people to build confidence, resilience, and opportunity in their communities.
Stay tuned for auction details and your chance to bid on this one-of-a-kind piece in support of Indigenous youth excellence.
Past Works
Basketball Court - RB Russell
A collaboration with Buckets and Borders. This was a fun one. I had the honour of designing a double basketball court. The amazing team aka Buckets and Borders did all the heavy lifting and executed the painting of this so well!
The bottom court represents the Earth, with two guardian spirits and small thunderbirds symbolizing the youth. It reflects growth, gathering, and connection. The top court features two large thunderbirds in flight, watching over the land and young people, offering strength and protection.
Inspired by traditional art, the design ties into the belief that basketball is medicine. Like the game, this artwork brings healing, hope, and good energy to everyone who steps on the court.
Shake Shack Mural - Square One Centre
Was commissioned by Shake Shack to create two pieces of artwork. One was a mural for the temporary hoarding outside of the restaurant during construction. The other was a permanent piece inside of the restaurant.
Can be viewed in Mississauga, ON at the Square One Shopping Centre
Winnipeg Jets - WASAC Night
Go Jets Go! An incredible honour to do work for my favourite team. This artwork was purchased by the team and lives in the arena now. Such a surreal moment. Can be viewed in the Scotia Wealth Management Premium Lounge at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB
Wake The Giant - Music Festival Artwork
Wake The Giant collaboration with the students of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School! Every student did their own painting and elements were taken from each one to create artwork for stage banners for the music festival. Was a fun project to take on with my brothers Christian Chapman and Michah Dowback.
Thunderbird Nest - Health Sciences Centre
A giant Thunderbird nest. Added over 250 feet of fresh work to this atrium. Much appreciation and love to the team at the University of Manitoba for allowing me to create in your space. This mural was a special one. Having the artwork painted in all four directions of the room was wild. My first 360 degree art piece. The location is the Brodie Atrium at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, MB
Mural for the University of Manitoba
A mural dedicated to all the caregivers in our lives. The focus on this piece is caring, healing and medicine. Miigwetch to the U of M for letting me paint your walls. Dedicated this one to my late mother.
Can be seen in the Helen Glass Atrium
"Reservation Dogs" Mural for FX & HULU
A mural commissioned by FX, Hulu and Reservation Dogs to celebrate this groundbreaking hit TV show. The mural was exhibited at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma.
American Express "Always Welcome" Campaign
As part of Amex’s “Always Welcome” campaign, the new physical and digital welcome signage signals the acceptance of all customers, with designs available for display on storefronts, websites and social media.
"To me, always welcome means crafting work that speaks to those who are unrepresented to create a sense of belonging and acceptance,” the Winnipeg-based artist said. “Art is a form of medicine that has brought healing not only for myself, but for Indigenous people, and I’m humbled to be able to share my meaningful ‘Always Welcome’ signage with communities across this land.”
The new designs are part of the global expansion of Amex’s “Artist Series”, first launched in 2021 in the U.S. Partnering with local artists around the world, the collection of complimentary signage is inspired by the phrase “Always Welcome: Proudly Backing Our Community Together” and includes decals, Open/Closed signs and digital images.
The new custom signage is now available at no cost to Amex merchants. Printed designs can be ordered online and digital designs are available for immediate download.
TikTok HQ Mural
When I first fell in love with art it was because of David Choe painting Facebook headquarters. Seeing a POC set the mood for a whole building was inspiring. I think I was partially drawn to it because he has a wild lifestyle and that’s what I wanted at that age. Nonetheless, I watched countless videos of him painting the interior and I told myself I’ll be there some day, but represent Indigenous art. That dream came true. I can’t reveal the work I’ve done yet, but I want to share my experience and send my thanks to everyone who helped this happen.
First of all my partner Danielle H. Morrison for being my main hype person and support, and also for helping paint the mural. Was extra special to have her and our unborn son present during this project. Second I’d like to thank Cash Akoza for the mentorship and knowledge of creating a mural this size. The whole process would not have happened as smoothly without his knowledge. Thank you to my parents for always helping me along the way. Thank you to Nadya Kwandibens for coming to the site and spreading good medicine when needed and capturing the project. Thank you to Zahra and the whole team at TikTok for making this happen. My heart is full to see woodland art displayed at such a scale.
Niigaani Mamaajise, or “It Moves Ahead” Hudson Bay Company Legacy Space
Throughout history and to present day, Indigenous people have relied on movement(s) as a means of survival - moving through, moving above, moving ahead of the means of colonization and assimilation. The Hudson Bay Company played a significant role in the process of colonization, a difficult and uncomfortable reality that Indigenous and settler societies are learning to navigate in the journey to reconciliation. In creating this work, many questions arose - what steps must HBC take in reconciling with Indigenous people? How can art depict the hindered relationship between colonial forces like HBC and the sovereign nations of Indigenous people? What is the role of an Anishinaabe artist in facilitating these hard conversations?
This commission landed on the concepts of beauty, resilience, and truth. Indigenous people are beautiful. Our traditions, our language, our ability to shine brightly give us strength to keep moving. We move ahead while honouring our truth, understanding that the truth is hard to bear. Hard truths that are interwoven and inseparable from the path we walk. We must talk about them.
Niigaani mamaajise means “It moves ahead”, a reminder that reconciliation is an action, never linear, and always in motion.
Google Doodle - June 21, 2022
A Google Doodle celebrating, honouring and recognizing the Great Norval Morrisseau.
A collaboration between Danielle Morrison and myself in partnership with the Estate of Norval Morrisseau.
It's a great honour to pay homage on Indigenous Peoples' Day to Norval in art from. He shattered stereotypes and paved the way for Indigenous Artists like us.
Chi-Miigwech to the family and estate of Norval for their invitation and blessing to create in his light. We are forever in awe of his gifts.
"Moving Forward, Together" Bimbo Canada Legacy Space
As part of a five-year commitment to the Downie Wenjack Fund (DWF), Bimbo Canada has created a Legacy Space to build cultural understanding, connections and a path to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
A mural entitled "Moving Forward, Together" was commissioned for Bimbo's Legacy Space at their head office in Etobicoke as just one action to demonstrate their commitment towards reconciliation and addresses Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 92 – Business and Reconciliation.
Click here to view the video featurette of the Legacy Space.
About the Artist
Blake Angeconeb is an Anishinaabe woodlands artist who hails from Treaty 3 territory. His first venture into art began 6 years ago during a fun painting session with his younger niece, which has since launched him into a full-time career as an artist. Blake’s primary practice involves acrylics and multimedia on canvas, blending the school of woodlands art with pop culture references. Blake is a self-trained painter with a growing collection of small and large scale works who enjoys collaborating with other artists. He is part of the Caribou clan and a proud member of Lac Seul First Nation.