Ice Bear

‘I am an artist because to me, to paint or sculpt is as natural as breathing, it is not a matter of choice. It has been part of my life since my very earliest memories, and for a long time as a child, my only means of communication. A large part of what I do now is for communication, to tell the stories of my people, to explain to the world at large what it is to be an Indian in North America. It shows the importance the culture, the spirituality, the respect for our Mother Earth and the role she plays in our lives, and why the loss of these things is so devastating to us. So each artwork is a small story or illustration of some part of this explanation. I hope it will lead to greater communication between our peoples, and offer a voice for the future of our land and all who live there.’