Achimëwakàna (stories)
Weaving together native beliefs, cultural heritage, and the legacy of ancestral representation through the medium of visual art. Using line, form, and color as tools, to craft abstract yet powerful "achimëwakàna" that speak to the heart. Drawing on color theory and design elements, to bring life to historic moments and facts, offering a unique window into my world. This work serves as both a creative expression and a preservation of the stories that define identity, inviting viewers to connect with the rich cultural tapestry that has shaped my life and work.
Pètapàn (Dawn)
Acrylic on paper (Novel: The Wampum Belt) on canvas
48” x 30”
Oct 2024
$4,000
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: A Native commentary of "The Flower of Life". The book The Wampum Belt compares Lenape's kindness to that of naive adolescents who were enamored by William Penn. This painting rejects western perspectives of my ancestors, instead Lenape kindness comes from a deep devotion to living in an honorable way, and keeping ones promise.
Pètapàn (Dawn)
Mixed media, painted wood and plexiglass on acrylic spray-painted canvas
56" x 14"
Oct 2024
$6,000
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: The Flower of Life as a native commentary which honors the four directions/ seasons, the importance of walking in a good way, having good relations with one another, and the reminder that our choices will impact the next seven generations to come.
Stained Glass
Acrylic on canvas
30” x 40”
Oct 2024
$4,000
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: Dancers during the Big House Ceremony (Gamwing)
Tamanend the Affable
Oil on canvas
36" x 36"
Oct 2024
$4,000
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: Tamanend also known as the patron saint of America for his kind deeds has stood as a beacon for the Lenape. The three crosses represent the Lenape clans (Turtle, Turkey, Wolf). While the sides acknowledge the clans and ancestral connections.
Pilhìksutin
Cleansing Ceremony with Cedar smoke)
Acrylic on Canvas
36" x 36"
May 2024
$7,000
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: Reflection of Neolin the prophet and myself. It tells of the passing of knowledge and reflecting on the world we live.
Neolin
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24"
Dec 6, 2022
NFS
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: Neolin's vision and warning of coming things.
Mesignw
Acrylic on canvas
20" x 20"
Feb 8, 2022
$3,000
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: Portrait of Mesignw (A spiritual being who guides the Lenape)
Gamwing (Big House)
Acrylic on electrician paper collage
20” x 20”
2024
$3,000
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: Gamwing a sacred ceremony of the Lenape. The electrician paper collage was inspired by my career in electronics and the similarity of the connections to that of a family tree (The Dawes Rolls).
Gamwing (Big House)
Acrylic on canvas
36" x 36"
Dec 29, 2022
$7,000
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: Illustration of how to prepare for the Lenape Big House ceremony (Gamwing).
Myrtie Curtis
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 20"
2022
NFS
Exhibited
Information: Honoring my grandmother's kindness and devotion.
Techumseh
Acrylic on canvas
20" x 20"
Nov 29, 2022
$3,500
Exhibted: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: Portrait of Tecumseh
Manitu mënatay (Made an Island)
Mixed Media: oil on canvas with artist crafted red &white bead
36” x 36”
March 28, 2023
$6,500
Exhibited: ASU Artspace No Feathers No Promises Solo Exhibition Oct - Nov 2024
Information: My version of the creation story.