Title: Dancing Waters

Artist: Violet Duncan

Tribal Affiliation: Plains Cree, Taino

Year Completed: 2022

Medium: Acrylic paint

Dimensions (HxWxD): 8" x 10" Canvas Board

Description/Inspiration:

Every spring on the rez I take a moment to thank the water for everything they have done to nourish me, the land and animals. I am always mesmerized by its persistence to continue in spite of pollution and greed. Water is the most powerful and bravest warrior with the grace of the most gentle dancer.

Artist Bio/Statement:

Violet Duncan is Plains Cree and Taino from Kehewin Cree Nation. Touring nationally and internationally since 1991, she has performed for audiences across the United States, Canada, and Europe through work as a Native American dancer, hoop dancer, choreographer, storyteller, and author. Violet is a former "Miss Indian World", representing all Indigenous people of North America. Violet is the Creative Director of Young Warriors, where she aims to create space for programming of Indigenous performance and practice.

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