Nelie G. Mae

Meg is an urban based artist and a citizen of Red Lake Nation who expresses her love for beadwork through her artistic brand Nelie G. Mae. Inspired by the healing and reclamation aspects of beadwork and her personal connections with relatives, Meg creates unique beaded pieces primarily in the form of jewelry. While they most often uses glass beads for their beadwork, they also incorporate materials such as porcupine quills, natural fibers, leather, wood, skulls, and sinew into three-dimensional works. Her work aims to honor her Indigenous heritage, inspire others, and serve as a symbol of empowerment and strength. She also has mixed European ancestry from Germany, Russia, land within the UK, and Ireland.