Collective action in print.

Linocut carving printed in blank ink. Six people dressed in black bloc huddled together.

ck nosun

ck nosun (they/them) is an artist based in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal. They create images that celebrate grassroots struggles for anti-authoritarian, anti-colonial, and anti-capitalist futures.

About

CK NOSUN

ck nosun is a self-taught emerging artist based in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, QC.

Black and white photo of person standing, one hand on hip, the other on a desk, looking down toward the floor. Desk covered with plants, books, and art supplies.

In 2020, ck nosun began creating digital illustrations of #shutdowncanada demonstrations occurring in and around Kingston, Ontario. These early pieces were created to amplify the Wet’suwet’en nation’s defense of their traditional territory, and to inspire more people to get involved in solidarity actions. They now work primarily in linocutting.

As an anarchist, ck nosun makes art that celebrates and highlights grassroots struggles for anti-authoritarian, anti-colonial, and anti-capitalist futures. Through their work, they aim to communicate the power of collective action.

Selected Works

ILLUSTRATION
In foreground, two figures in black bloc hug one another. In background, dozens of protestors shout and hold up signs.
Multiple pickup trucks on freeway with Mohawk Warrior Society flags attached to them. "CANADA IS LAND THEFT" banner hangs from overpass. Three people on overpass raise their fists in solidarity.
Man in dark clothes and scruffy air affixes a small black flag that reads "NO EVICTIONS" to the top of a camping tent. He is in a houseless encampment and behind him are more tents.
Crowd of protesters is walking across a large bridge. A couple them hold a large banner reading "NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE". Another person holds a two row wampum flag. The sky is blue and vast.
Black SUV is driving through a parking lot. Two poster board signs attached to the back read, "COVID-19 + PRISONS = DEATH SENTENCE" and "#FREE THEM ALL". 
LINOCUT
Linocut printed in red ink. Overturned car graffitied with "RIP TORTUGUITA" and "ACAB". Car is impaled with stop sign that has been altered to read "STOP COP CITY".
Carving printed in pink and green. Text at top reads "KILLING THE FLOWERS WILL NOT DELAY THE SPRING." A person with keffiyeh draped over their shoulders kisses another person wearing a keffiyeh on the cheek. 
EDITORIAL

Client List (partial):

AK Press, 2022

Briarpatch Magazine, 2021, 2024

Canadian Geographic, 2023

Routledge, 2023

Yes! Magazine, 2022, 2024

A hand holds an issue of Briarpatch Magazine. On the cover is an illustration of a person wearing black being assisted in receiving intravenous drugs by a person in a medical mask. 

FUNDRAISING

Since 2020, ck nosun has used their work to raise money for various organizing efforts and legal defense funds, including:

The Atlanta Solidarity Fund

Gidimt’en Land Defenders

The Kanienkehaka Land Back Language Camp

Likht’samisyu Land Defenders

The P4W Memorial Collective

Tyendinaga Land Defenders

Illustration of a man wearing winter clothing, yelling. Behind him are snow covered trees and a yellow sun. Yellow text reads, "CGL OFF THE YINTAH". 

CONTACT

For inquiries, commissions, or collaborations write to:

cknosun@gmail.com or cknosun@riseup.net