ArtofTRF created by Tashawna in 2017 (b. 1998) An Indigenous contemporary artist who is known for her vibrant surrealism paintings. Most creations are made during a time of reflection and solitude. Her work not only reflects her own struggles and interests but the struggles of human kind.

From the age of 8 years old she took an interest in crystals and their healing properties and incorporates them in her jewelry today.

Tashawna grew up in Akwesasne, a reservation on the Canadian and American border. She went to school in both the U.S and Canada. She went to college for Pre Animation and Illustration in 2018, with classes such as Life drawing, Character Design, Layout design, sculpting and communication.

In 2020 her art was featured in ‘Against The Grain’ A magazine based in Los Angeles, California.

In 2021 she went to school for Writing for TV and Film at Toronto Film School. In 2025 she completed the FABLAB course in her hometown, where she learned to use machines such as laser engraver, 3D Printer, CNC machine, sewing and embroidery machine and more.