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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith – Coyote (Petroglyph)

• Artist: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
• Medium: Serigraph
• Edition: Artist Proof
• Signature: Signed by the artist on the lower right
• Date: Dated '97
• Documentation: Comes with documentation attesting to its authenticity
• Condition: The artwork is in good condition, as visually depicted in accompanying images.

Dimensions:

• Framed Size: 30.5" x 27"
• Paper Size: 26" x 18.88"
• Visible Image Size: 23.5" x 16.5"

Artwork Description:

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, born at the St. Ignatius Indian Mission on her reservation, is an enrolled Salish member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, Montana. Recognized as a pivotal figure in the development of the Institute for American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, Smith has emerged as a leading Native American woman artist on the international stage. Her work frequently features Coyote, a significant figure in Native American mythology, showcasing her deep connection to her cultural heritage.

Smith's academic journey included earning an Associate of Arts Degree at Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington, before receiving her BA in Art Education at Framingham State College, MA, and a master's degree in art at the University of New Mexico. Her career spans over 100 solo exhibits in the last four decades, alongside numerous printmaking projects, and she has played a critical role in organizing and curating over 30 Native exhibitions. Smith's lectures have reached audiences at more than 200 universities, museums, and conferences worldwide, underscoring her role as a cultural arts worker and advocate for tribal politics, human rights, and environmental issues through her art.

Her accolades include prestigious awards and recognitions, such as the Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, the Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters Grant, and the Visionary Woman Award from Moore College. Smith's works are held in esteemed collections globally, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, among others.

This piece, "Coyote (Petroglyph)," exemplifies Smith's nuanced exploration of Native and national identity, melding traditional motifs with contemporary themes. It reflects her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of past and present, the sacred and the profane, through the lens of her rich cultural heritage and critical commentary on societal issues.