Monday, February 16, 2009

Norval Morrisseau Mediums VI

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- 1960's PERIOD
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Birch bark - "Untitled", 5.75"x3", © 1960 Norval Morrisseau
/Click on image to enlarge/
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"I was told by some relatives not to do this - that I should not be tampering with these forms, 'because the Indians will ostracize you'. Or the elders would not care for it, just like the Jesuits.
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Nevertheless I was determined to do it, for it is my destiny..."
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Norval Morrisseau
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* The painting/drawing on birck bark in this posting: "Untitled", 5.75"x3", © 1960 Norval Morrisseau /Private Collection/

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