Deceptions of John Zemanovich (Part I)

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- Johhn Zemanovich a.k.a. Raven Thunderbird (Blog Master of the suspended blog http://honouringnorvalmorrisseau.blogspot.com/)

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The following had been published in middle of May 2008 on John Zemanovich's blog 'HONOURING NORVAL MORRISSEAU':
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>>> Welcome!
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'This blog shall provide interested parties an independent source of information regarding the late Norval Morrisseau.
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You are welcome to share your stories, anecdotes and any information relating to his art and life.This Blog has no affiliation with galleries and no affiliation with any members of the Morrisseau family including Norval's spiritual son, Gabe Vadas.
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It is my hope to provide a central source for information and discussion to all fair minded and respectful persons.
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Be welcome.
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Raven'
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/Click HERE to see screen capture of the above post/
~ This screen capture was obtained from John Zemanovich's Blog Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/honouringnorvalmorrisseau.
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-Blog Master's comment: John Zemanovich a.k.a. Raven Thunderbird clearly stated that he had no affiliation with galleries and no affiliation with any members of the Morrisseau family including Norval's spiritual son, Gabe Vadas.
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Note: I welcomed him when he joined the Blogosphere (click HERE).
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-Shortly after on May 23, 2008 John Zemanovich posted the following on his blog:->>> Mishoomis Speaks (fake paintings)

'I begin this post by explaining the use of the term "mishoomis" when referring to Norval. Mishoomis is the term Ojibwa use for grandfather. It is often used for Elders not only as a sign of affection but also as a sign of great respect for the person being referred to.
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There are many interesting things said by mishoomis during his lifetime. For example, in August 2004, he issued a statement about the current crop of fake Morrisseau paintings:
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Norval Morrisseau's statement on Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery website /Click on Image to enlarge or click HERE to read the statement in its original context/- -Everyone I have spoken to on this journey of discovery has said to me that mishoomis was often a very direct person if angered. I interpret his above statement as a manifestation of that anger.
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Late in 2007, a new blog was created that published images of paintings which Morrisseau's estate, Bryant Ross (1) and Kinsman Robinson (2) have all labeled as questionable paintings. In fact, those who knew him indicate that Norval himself stated these paintings were not done by his hand and this was the impetus for the creation of the Norval Morrisseau Heritage Society (NMHS). The NMHS will be issuing a Catalogue Raisonne in the near future to begin addressing this issue in a formal manner. There will be some very disappointed collectors and some museums will eventually find themselves questioning parts of their collections.
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These "questionable paintings" are reported to have no Provenance which leads them back to Norval Morrisseau and they are crafted in a style of painting unfamiliar to those who study and know the works of Norval Morrisseau or whom are considered recognised experts by the artistic community.
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This particular style of painting has never been included in any official Morrisseau exhibit as the artist did not recognize these paintings as authentic during his lifetime. In actual fact, I have been informed that Norval referred to these paintings as "abominations."
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One person who has criticized these "questionables", Bryant Ross, had a personal and professional relationship with Norval Morrisseau dating back decades. He is often attacked for his criticisms, which are gently put, regarding these paintings and issued the following statement in December 2007 about this blog which published, and continues to publish, images of these paintings:
-Norval Morrisseau Blog
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'There is a new blog that is on the web. It presently is full of negative energy, some of it directed at me. This is mostly by people trying to legitimize paintings of questionable quaility. Because I seek the truth, I can take the heat.
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This blog could be made into a postive force. I ask you to read it and leave your comments as you see fit.'-
In the interim, I hope to provide an independent resource on mishoomis for those who aren't interested in the negative energy Bryant has referred to. Perhaps the positive energy mishoomis and Bryant were hoping for has manifested itself here. I thank you for your continued participation and feedback which is much appreciated.
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Raven Thunderbird'
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/Click HERE to see screen capture of the above post/
~ This screen capture was obtained from John Zemanovich's Blog Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/honouringnorvalmorrisseau./
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(1) Mr. Bryant Ross, who is the gallery director of the Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery, Aldergrove, BC;
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(2) Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Toronto, ON /Principal Morrisseau dealer - Representing Norval Morrisseau (1932-2007) and his artwork over the last twenty years./
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-Blog Master's comment: It is clearly stated that John Zemanovich a.k.a. Raven Thunderbird supports Mr. Bryant Ross' and Kinsman Robinson Galleries' opinions about original paintings of one of the Norval Morrisseau's painting styles that he produced mainly in the 1970s, and being published on this blog, as 'questionable', 'abominations' and 'fake'.
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While the above two posts could had been seen on his 'HONOURING NORVAL MORRISSEAU' blog, the following is the comment posted by Johhn Zemanovich a.k.a. Raven Thunderbird on May 31, 2008 on 'Sundawn Jamboree' for the post 'Norval Morrisseau, the supreme Native artist of all times': -
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'I stubmled upon your comments and invite those interested in Norval's life and art to visit my blog. I should also add that norvalmorrisseau.com is NOT his website. What I can say, is that my blog has been given permission from his Estate to publish photographs and art. Morrisseau's principal dealer, Kinsman Robinson Gallery, has also approved of my blog. In regards to the drunk comment: Norval was an indian. Like all indians, he suffered the same issues and indignities which have come about with the colonization of his people and the destruction of their cultures. Norval was human and he suffered in residential school where he was sexually abused. Anyone who knows the history of First Peoples in Canada would not simply tag Norval as "a drunk." He was much more than that and he did eventually sober up and get his life back in order. Please don't insult his memory with such simplistic comments made out of ignorance. You're all invited to learn more.
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Meegwetch,
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Raven Thunderbird'
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/Click HERE to see screen capture of the above posted comment or click HERE to read comment in its original context/
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-Blog Master's comment: John Zemanovich a.k.a. Raven Thunderbird clearly stated that had been given permission from the Norval Morrisseau Estate (meaning Gabe Vadas) to publish photographs and art and that Morrisseau's principal dealer, Kinsman Robinson Galleres, had also approved of his blog which was contrary to his statement above of 'HONOURING NORVAL MORRISSEAU' blog wanted to be an independent source of information regarding the late Norval Morrisseau.
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-While all that being written John Zemanovich a.k.a. Raven Thunderbird showed 'another side' of his personality by sending me on March, 11, 2008 an e-mail with the following content:-
'Just a word of encouragement and thanks for taking up this cause and creating the blog. I checked out the KRG blog and found it interesting. The picture of Gabe holding a frame for Norval to paint a red circle in the eyes is interesting (click HERE). One could argue that it supports the theory that Norval could not have possibly been painting those paintings. He may have added to them when they were almost finished but the picture is pretty clear how limited his skills were the last decade. How could he have possibly painted and sketched that painting being held by Gabe when he needed Gabe to present it so for the eyes alone?
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Anyhow - I love the blog. I hope Christian and his family win in Court and I would love to know what kind of evidence comes out during the trial because I've seen stuff that would certainly suggest there is some dishonesty at play.
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John Zemanovich
christianmorrisseau.com'
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/Click HERE to see screen capture of the above posted e-mail and click HERE to see screen capture of KRG blog's post in question that John Zemanovich a.k.a. Raven Thunderbird was referring to/
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Blog Master's comment: John Zemanovich a.k.a. Raven Thunderbird clearly stated that he 'hoped Christian and his family win in Court' while he was at that moment serving as a Christian Morrisseau's webmaster at www.christianmorrisseau.com (not currently active). It is quite clear to see that while it appeared that he was acting on behalf of the Norval Morrisseau's biological family he showed his full support to the Norval Morrisseau's adopted family (Gabe Vadas') and his Principal Morrisseau dealer (Kinsman Robinson Galleries). He also stated that 'he loves the blog' referring to the NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG while at the same time he was in full support of the opinions by Bryant Ross of the Coghlan Art Studio & Gallery, Kinsman Robinson Galleries and Gabor (Gabe) Vadas.

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To understand above presented I suggest reading the following posts:-


>>> Reference posts:- www_NorvalMorrisseauLegalDefenceFund_com,
- Vadas Successfully Sued in Morrisseau Case,
- "The Writing On The Wall... Norval Morrisseau Conspiracy Exposed",
- Will the real SpiritWalker please stand up?,
- The real Spirit Walker is standing up!,
- Norval Morrisseau Genuine Collage,
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part I),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part II),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part III),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part IV),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part V),
- Norval Morrisseau's Certificate of Authenticity (Part VI),
- Justice for Norval Morrisseau (Part I),
- Justice for Norval Morrisseau Found,
- Michael Moniz vs. CTV Globemedia Publishing Inc. /Court action CV-07-1776 SR/,
- Sacred Medicine Wheel /Forensic Report/,
- Sacred Medicine Bear /Forensic Report/,
- Norval Morrisseau Genuine Collage,
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part I),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part II),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part III),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part IV),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part V),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part VI),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part VII),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part VIII),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part IX),
- Norval Morrisseau Signature Study (Part X),
-"Morrisseau Signature Identification Article 101" (Part I),- www_NorvalMorrisseauLawsuit_com (Part I) Otavnik Vs Vadas SC 07-51428-00,
- www_NorvalMorrisseauLawsuit_com (Part II) Otavnik Vs Vadas SC 07-51428-00,
- www_NorvalMorrisseauLawsuit_com (Part III) Otavnik Vs Vadas SC 07-51428-00,
- www_NorvalMorrisseauLawsuit_com (Part IV) Otavnik Vs Vadas SC 07-51428-00,
- www_NorvalMorrisseauLawsuit_com (Part V) Otavnik Vs Vadas SC 07-51428-00,
- www_NorvalMorrisseauLawsuit_com (Part VI) Otavnik Vs Vadas SC 07-51428-00
- www_NorvalMorrisseauLawsuit_com (Part VII) Otavnik Vs Vadas SC 07-51428-00
- Manipulative Nature of Gabor Vadas (Part I),
- 'Stardreamer' about 'Spirit Walker'...,- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part I),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part II),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part III),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part IV),
- Thunder Bay's Norval Morrisseau vs. Jack Pollock's Norval Morrisseau (Part V).
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