KreativeNative

Artist Bio

I stylistically form nature in a  way that is in contrast of how many artists rely on realistic representations. Formally, I am very interested in making compositions out of the colors, the positive or negative shapes of the plants and other nature. I am interested in the use of symmetry as it’s always present throughout my tribal culture. In opposition to symmetry, I also create with the use of amorphous and asymmetrical design elements. Nature is both a blend of the structured and spontaneous. I emphasize nature’s influence by showing the floral patterns from traditional clothing, and adapting it into new patterns, compositions, and concepts. Through this stylistic approach, my work honors my culture that is found in nature based customs and traditions. I look at our designs and research how they have transformed or remained unchanged to today. I also research the influence of tribal agrarian history of gardened produce and pollination for crops’ influence on Native American art and clothing. I look to show both the micro and macro views of our dances, and incorporate the circular movements throughout pieces. Through my art I explore how the symbolic meanings of the designs influence our cultural traditions today and influence our larger communities.

Artist Work

Title: Hvshi
Category: Visual / Folk & Traditional
Genre: Painting
Description: Watercolor and Ink on wrapped canvas. Hvshi translates to Sun in English. Southeastern Choctaw tribal designs.

Title: Moundbuilder
Category: Visual / Folk & Traditional
Genre: Printmaking
Description: Woodblock relief on 1926 ledger paper. This piece one first place at Santa Fe Indian Market in 2022. This piece is owned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Its design comes from my ancestral moundbuilders.

Title: Isito Chahta
Category: Visual
Genre: Painting
Description: Acrylic mixed media on canvas. Commissioned by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Choctaw Cultural Center in 2021.

Location

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