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Dawn
Dark Mountain
Oneida Tribe ~ Wisconsin |
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am an Oneida Indian Artist from Wisconsin specializing
in watercolors. I work with American Indian subject matter
and ideas. My painting style has been referred to as “magic
realism”. I use a very controlled watercolor style,
which is often mistaken for airbrush. Applying this style
to my subject matter results in a peculiar mystical quality. |
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initially working with more general American Indian and
wildlife subject matter, I decided to explore stories
and traditions from my own Woodland culture. I like to
translate traditional Iroquois beadwork designs into patterns
and borders in my paintings. I also try to use the traditional
meanings of different designs in creating each piece.
I became interested in traditional medicines which resulted
in my “Earth Medicine” series, featuring various
healing plants such as sage, cedar, and trillium. |
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THE
DREAM OF THE STAR |
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recently, I have been working on a series about the
thirteen names the Oneida give to our grandmother, the
Moon. My heritage is an important part of my work. I
am a member of the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin, one of
the six Nations of the Iroquois, and belong to the Turtle
Clan of that tribe. |
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turtle, therefore, figures in all of my paintings, either
prominently or, in some cases, hidden, but always present.
Its symbol, signifying long life and creation, has become
my trademark. |
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