About the Artist
Clemence Wescoupe entered the spirit world Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 at Portage la Prairie General Hospital, at 67 years of age.
Clemence is of Saulteaux background and was born in 1951 on Long Plain First Nation. His native name is “Ozaa-Bines” which means “Brown Thunderbird”. Clemence was very passionate about his partner, his family and his art. For Clemence the world revolved around Patsy, very rarely were they apart. They shared a beautiful home. Together they enjoyed gardening, travelling, spending time with their grandchildren, watching hockey and snaring rabbits. Clemence enjoyed trips to BC with his family to visit his very close friend and art agent Nick Lebessis. Clemence and Nick were brought together through their passion for art and remained close until Nick’s passing in 2014. Clemence also enjoyed visits from his special friend Andy Hofer and daily phone calls from his special friend Ralph Whitford (Shegak). He looked forward to his visits with fellow dialysis patients, Marilia Spence and Stanley James.