Franchesca Raven Bell

Franchesca Raven Bell, or yutəlx, is a Syilx Nation member with heritage connections to the Secwepemc Nation. She currently lives and works on the Osoyoos Indian Band reserve in her community, where she actively engages in language revitalization efforts. She has worked with various mediums and specializes in using digital art as her primary creative medium, utilizing technology to express her artistic vision. Franchesca’s art is deeply rooted in her language and culture, and she believes that nqilxʷcn/nsyilxcn and the connection to the land are central to her nation.

Franchesca will be in the Artist-in-Residence Studio July 2nd – August 1st.