Ciaran Head-Smith is a twenty-year-old student who is currently in his fourth year of a bachelor's degree in Architectural Studies. He is currently attending Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario where he resides. Ciaran is a member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation, he is a self-taught artist who is passionate about expressing his culture through art and design. Ciaran specializes in contemporary acrylic and digital Indigenous artwork. He strives to incorporate traditional techniques and practices into his creations and architectural designs.