About Stephanie

Stephanie Babij (she/her) is a mixed visual artist and muralist of Ojibwe and Ukrainian/white-settler heritage. Originally from Sudbury, and a member of Wikwemikong First Nation, she now makes her home on Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa). Stephanie grew up in urban spaces, where access to teachings, community, and the land were not readily available. In adulthood she is making her way back to culture, community, and identity.

Stephanie’s visual arts practice includes both solo and community-engaged murals, acrylic paintings, digital illustration, and wood-burned art. Stephanie’s self-taught visual storytelling is guided by her dreams and awareness of her subconscious. In her work you’ll find elements of connections to the land, waters, animals, plants, cycles, and more. Through her art, Steph tries to blend her background in environmental science with her deep love of the natural world. The pieces that she creates aim to call people into honouring their relationship with the land and welcoming dialogues about climate justice and living ethically with creation.

As her journey continues to unfold, Stephanie looks forward to refining her creative skills, and supporting others to find their own healing through art.