Tara-Lee Gardner is an Aboriginal vegan artist based in Vancouver BC. Tara is a graduate of the Native Education College where she studied Nortwest Coast Jewellery Arts. As a long time AR activist Tara plans on integrating environmental and AR messages into her traditional aboriginal northwest coast designs. Tara intends on using her art as a form of philanthropy, raising awareness and funds for causes that are close to her heart. As an avid volunteer Tara sees her art as another form of activism and outreach.