Collectors Speak... (Part I)

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"Great Fish Spirit, 50"x57", © 1982 Norval Morrisseau

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~ click HERE, HERE, HERE & HERE for inscription on the canvas VERSO ~


Halyna  said...

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Dear Spirit Walker,

Sometimes, but not often, we come across something so powerful and insightful that it gets engraved in our souls and in our memories. That is exactly what happened to my husband and I when we saw paintings by Norval Morrisseau for the first time. It’s been almost 20 years, but the feeling is still fresh - joy and sadness, ancient wisdom and a sudden ray of humour…

We could not afford to purchase a real piece, so for a number of years, we would buy a selection of greeting cards and some books, just to have an opportunity to be surrounded by the power of the art of this Master.

Having been raised in Europe, where it was common for many to be in contact with and be surrounded by the arts and artists, I had to know more about Norval Morrisseau’s art and the artist than books had to offer. I was trying to learn more about his life, his inspirations and struggles, and how to decipher his symbolism, which touched me deeply.

In my attempts to connect my own experiences to the life and art of Norval Morrisseau I came across your blog. And what a learning curve it has been! I learned a great deal, which has helped me to form my own opinion on many things that had been unclear to that point.

Even if I might not agree with the format of the blog (being used as a repository of knowledge for such purposes), you impressed me with your dedication, your passion, and a firm stand on issues concerning the rights of and the search for truth about the late master.

As people we have different opinions on this and that. I, for one, would like to express my admiration for your valuable information, which enables us to form our own opinions. I thank you for that, Spirit Walker.

As a knowledge source, you provide valuable and timely services to the public. It is more than enough for those, like myself, who are looking for information on Norval Morrisseau to fill any gaps in our knowledge about this Great Master.

It is a great responsibility that you took on, dear Spirit Walker.

Thank you.

Halyna Klid, Edmonton, AB
 
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>>> Reference posts:
- Norval Morrisseau Blog on Radio-Canada.ca,
- Mr. Robert Lavack's Open Letter to Spirit Walker,
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part I),
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part II),
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part III),
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part IV),
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part V),
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part VI),
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part VII),
- Others about NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG (Part VIII),
- Norval Morrisseau Blog's endorsement by Bruce Morrisseau,
- Norval Morrisseau Blog's endorsement by Bonnie Edwards Kagna MacFarlane,
- Open Letter to the NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG by Mr. Karl J. Burrows (Part I),
- Open Letter to the NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG by Mr. Karl J. Burrows (Part II),
- Open Letter to the NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG by Mr. David Barnes of Brampton, Ontario.

* The acrylic painting on canvas in this post: "Great Fish Spirit", 50"x57", © 1982 Norval Morrisseau; PROVENANCE: Acquired from Bearclaw Gallery, Edmonton, Alberta CANADA /Private Collection/