Redefining Boundaries with Native Artist Awanigiizhik Bruce
You'll be captivated by our conversation with Awanigiizhik Bruce, an artist of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa, as he takes us on a journey through his multifaceted artistry. From an early age, Bruce immersed himself in...
From Jeweler to Sculptor: A Candid Conversation with Kenneth Johnson
Join us for a captivating conversation with Kenneth Johnson, a citizen of the Muscogee Nation and a renowned jeweler, sculptor, and designer. Kenneth shares his compelling journey from growing up in Oklahoma at Indian...
Unearthing Stories Through Art – Danielle SeeWalker
Meet Danielle SeeWalker, a remarkable artist and a proud citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation. Danielle's art, which she beautifully describes as a visual diary, is deeply rooted in her rich heritage and inspired...
Unveiling Native American Cultural Narratives – Daniel McCoy
From the heart-warming stories of his childhood where comic books and cartoons sparked his artistic imagination, to his transformation into a prolific artist skilled in diverse forms - oil painting, printmaking,...
From Challenges to Triumph: An Artist’s Story – Elias Jade Not Afraid
Are you ready to be inspired? Join me as I sit down with Elias Jade Not Afraid, a self-taught bead and ledger artist of the Crow Nation. Our conversation traverses his challenging journey from battling addiction to...
The Art of Collaboration in Native American Artistry – Collective Wisdom
What happens when the rich tapestry of Native American art meets a unique platform that fosters collaboration, diversity, and community? We've got the answers for you in this awe-inspiring conversation with Kristin...
Bridging Cultures and Dreams – Johnnie Diacon
Prepare to step into the vivid, dream-inspired world of the remarkable Johnnie Diacon, a citizen of the Muskogee Creek Nation and an artist who has been painting dreams since his childhood. How does Johnnie's distinct...
Uncovering the Power of Art in Interweaving Cultures – Isaiah Stewart
In this engaging episode of Beyond The Art, we're joined by Isaiah Stewart, a talented artist and citizen of the Oglala Lakota and Mohawk Tribes. Isaiah shares his journey as an artist, from growing up watching his...
Continuing a Father’s Artistic Legacy While Empowering the Next Generation – Traci Rabbit
On this episode of Beyond the Art, we meet Traci Rabbit, a Cherokee artist specializing in painting, reproductions, and gift items. Her work captures a spirit in the Native American woman that does indeed embody the...
Unearthing Indigenous Artistry – Nocona Burgess
On this episode of Beyond the Art, we meet Nocona Burgess a Comanche Nation citizen who presents strikingly modern depictions of Indigenous men and women from various tribal Nations of North America. His paintings mix...
Ancestral Cultural Preservation through the Arts -Evans Flammond Sr.
On this episode of Beyond the Art, we meet Evans Flammond Sr., a Rose Bud Sioux citizen and artist, their conversation centers around Evans' specialization in ledger art and painted robes, featuring majestic animals...
Indigenous Arts, Cultural Representation, and the Future – John P. Lukavic
On this episode of Beyond the Art, we meet John P. Lukavic, the Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts and head of the Native Arts Department at the Denver Art Museum. John explains that his department includes...
Inspiration, History, and the Importance of Art Education – Lisa Rutherford
On this episode of Beyond the Art, we meet with Cherokee Nation citizen Lisa Rutherford. Lisa balances her creative time between clay arts and textile arts, including pottery, sculpture, eighteenth-century clothing,...
Bridging Old Ways with a New View – Amber DuBoise Shepard
On this episode of Beyond the Art, we meetwith Navajo Nation citizen Amber Dubois Shepherd. Ambers gives us an insight on how she grew up in a home immersed with the different Native American tribal cultures and...
Challenging the boundaries – George Alexander
On this episode of Beyond the Art, we meet with George Alexander a Muscogee Creek artist, hailing from Oklahoma, who has always felt inspired by his Native heritage. He seeks to push the boundaries of what is...