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ARTWORK
MAN TRANSFERRING INTO HEALER
This image depicts my clan symbol, Makwa, who has three roles for the clan. Makwa is a protector, teacher, and healer. In this image man is inside Makwa learning how to be a healer. When man’s training is complete, he will immerge as a healer. This is the first step for training of the Ojibwa man on his transformation into a header for the tribe. The four directions, four seasons, four races, and the four ages of life, are represented by the four circles and black spirit lines connect all together.
[Spanish] El Hombre Transfiriendose/Convirtiéndose en Curandero
Esta imágen representa el símbolo de mi clan hereditario, Makwa, que representa tres papeles para el clan. Makwa es el protector, el maestro, y el curandero. En esta imagen el hombre está dentro del Makwa, aprendiendo ser curandero. Cuando su entrenamiento esté completo, él emergerá curandero. Éste es el primer paso en el entrenamiento del hombre Ojibwa en su transformación para serlíder de su tribu. Las cuatro direcciones, las cuatro estaciones, las cuatro razas y las cuatro etapas de la vida, son representadas por los cuatro Círculos y las líneas negras conectan todo. Translation by Zamara Cuyun
Artist: Gordon Coons
Created © 2024
Original Golden Acrylic Painting on canvas
Size: 40 inches high by 30 inches wide
Image Style: Ojibwa Woodland Style Art
WASHITA 1868: REMEMBER OUR RELATIVES
The idea of this image came from a trip to Santa Fe Art Market. In Oklahoma on the western side of the state near the city of Cheyenne, OK is the historical site of Washita. In history stories, it is called the Battle of Washita. On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer of the 7th US cavalry with the help of other soldiers followed a raiding party tracks that passed by the encampment of peaceful Chief Black Kettle. Lt. Colonel C decided to attack, not a battle but a massacre of old men, women, and children. The younger men were out hunting game for the winter. Lt. Colonel C gathered their 875 horses and mules. Lt. Colonel C kept 225 animals and shot the rest, all 650, and left them in a pile at the site. Years later the rotted animals were turned into fertilizer.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original Relief Print
Edition: Total of 10, Copyright © 2022
Medium: Cedar Smoke Paper Annigoni, from Cartiere Magnani mill in Italy, 100% cotton, acid-free, 250 grams, Beige
Size: 32 inches high by 26 inches wide
Price: $3,500
NATIVE LANDSCAPE UNDER THE NEW MOON
In this image, I represent Mothe Earth, the nourishment and life-giver to all of us. The image of all my Native Landscape images is of women, the giver of life. The New Moon is not visible and is dark in this image, I used cedar smoke, an element used for ceremonies in Native communities.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original Relief block Print
Edition: Total of 15, Copyright © 2022
Medium: Cedar Smoke Paper Annigoni, from Cartiere Magnani mill in Italy,100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gsm, Beige
Size: 32 inches high by 26 inches wide
Price: $1,400
SOLSTICE BLANKET
For this image, I wanted to represent two traditional celebrations in the Native community. One is the celebration of the Summer Solstice, and the other the tradition of bestowing blankets to individuals that celebrate our cultural links in history. Summer Solstice is the day with the longest period of sunlight of the year. The sunrise is represented by the four bands of 24K gold leaf. The Summer Solstice is recognized as one of the important celestial events of the year in the Native community. The use of the blanket represents the ceremony of important events. Warmth, protection and achievement is represented through the bestowing of a blanket to an individual.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original Relief print
Edition: Total of 10, Copyright © 2023
Medium: Cedar smoke, 24K gold leaf, Paper Annigoni, from Cartiere Magnani mill in Italy, 100% cotton, acid-free, 250 grams, Beige
Size: 32 inches high by 26 inches wide
Price: $1,200
GRANDFATHER GRANDMOTHER
In this image, I wanted to express the celestial stories of our grandparents. In this image I combined the Sun / Grandfather and the Moon / Grandmother together in harmony. The Sun is known in the Ojibwa community as Grandfather. The Moon is known in the Ojibwa community as Grandmother.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original Relief print
Edition: Total of 15, Copyright © 2019
Medium: Cedar Smoke, 24K Gold Leaf, Aluminum Leaf Paper Annigoni, from Cartiere Magnani mill in Italy, 100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gsm, Beige
Size: 12 inches high by 12 inches wide
Price: $450
ECLIPSE
In the past years, eclipses were not a welcome event. In 2017 while participating in the 96th Annual Santa Fe Indian Art Market the awesome cosmic phenomenon of the total eclipse was observed on Monday August 21 at 11:46:30 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This image is my recording of my observation of the total eclipse. Because of heavy overcast clouds I was only able to view the eclipse for five minutes. It was awesome.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original: Relief print
Edition: MonoPrint, Copyright © 2024
Medium: Cedar Smoke, 24K Gold leaf Paper Annigoni, from Cartiere Magnani Mill in Italy,100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gm, Beige
Size: 12 inches wide by 12 inches high
Price $450
CEDAR SMOKE SPIRIT DANCERS
Ojibwa man is dancing with the spirit of the Raven in the full moon. Because of his intelligence the Raven has been given the ability to carry messages. During the dance with the Ojibwa man the Raven takes the prayers from the man to the spirit world and, in turn, brings back messages from the spiritual realm.
[Spanish] Bailarines Espirituales de Humo de Cedro
El hombre Ojibwa está bailando con el espíritu del Cuervo en la luna llena. Debido a su inteligencia, el Cuervo recibió la habilidad de llevar mensajes. Durante la danza con el hombre Ojibwa, el Cuervo lleva las oraciones del hombre al mundo de los espíritus y, a su vez, trae mensajes del reino espiritual.
Translations by Oscar Hernandez and Luisana Mendez Escalanete
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original Relief block print
Edition: Total of 25, 8. Copyright © 2019
Medium: Cedar Smoke Paper Annigoni, from Cartiere Magnani mill in Italy, 100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gsm, Beige
Size: 26 inches high by 26 inches wide
Price: $1,400
HARVEST MOON
“The Harvest Moon in an astronomical name and refers to the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox in the northern hemisphere, and it appears in the sky shortly after sunset. It can occur in either September or October. Near the autumnal equinox of about 50 minutes, providing a few evenings of extra light after sunset to continue harvesting. At this time of year, crops such as corn, pumpkins, squash, and wild rice are ready for gathering (thus the name). The Harvest Moon usually a flaming orange and is represented by the copper leaf in this image. In the Ojibwa community the moon is a considered a cherished relative. By the Ojibwa, the moon is known as Grandmother (Nookomis).”
[Spanish] La Luna de la Cosecha
La Luna de la Cosecha es un nombre astronómico y se refiere a la luna llena que ocurre más cerca del equinoccio de otoño en el hemisferio norte, y aparece en el cielo poco después del atardecer. Puede ocurrir en septiembre u octubre. Cerca del equinoccio de otoño de unos 50 minutos, se proporcionan algunas tardes de luz adicional después del atardecer para continuar con la cosecha. En esta época del año, los cultivos como el maíz, las calabazas, las calabazas y el arroz silvestre están listos para la recolección (de ahí el nombre). La luna de la cosecha suele ser una naranja llameante y está representada por la hoja de cobre en esta imagen. En la comunidad Ojibwa, la luna es considerada un pariente querido. Por los Ojibwa, la luna es conocida como Abuela (Nookomis). Debido a su inteligencia, el Cuervo recibió la habilidad de llevar mensajes. Los cuatro Cuervos llevan mensajes y oraciones a los Nookomis y, a su vez, traen mensajes de Nookomis. Las cuatro direcciones están representadas por los cuatro Cuervos en esta imagen.
Translations by Oscar Hernandez and Luisana Mendez Escalanete
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original: Relief print
Edition: Total of 15, Copyright © 2019
Medium: Cedar Smoke, Copper Leaf Paper: Annigoni, from Cartiere
Magnani mill in Italy, 100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gsm, Beige
Size: 12 inches high by 12 inches wide
Price: $450
FOUR MESSENGERS
I enjoy watching and listening to the crows in our area during all four seasons. The four seasons and four directions are represented by the four circles in the corners of this image. The four seasons are winter, spring, summer, and fall. It’s a joy knowing that the crows will be here to celebrate the seasons. Because of his intelligence the Crow has been given the ability to carry messages. The four Crows are taking messages and prayers to the spirit world through the center circle and, in turn, bring back messages from the spiritual realm. The four directions are represented by the four circles in the corners of this image.
[Spanish] Cuatro Mensajeros:
Disfruto viendo y escuchando a los cuervos en nuestra área durante las cuatro estaciones. Las cuatro estaciones y las cuatro direcciones están representadas por los cuatro círculos en las esquinas de esta imagen. Las cuatro estaciones son invierno, primavera, verano y otoño. Es una alegría saber que los cuervos estarán aquí para celebrar las estaciones. Debido a su inteligencia, el Cuervo recibió la habilidad de llevar mensajes. Los cuatro Cuervos llevan mensajes y oraciones al mundo de los espíritus a través del círculo central y, a su vez, traen mensajes del reino espiritual. Las cuatro direcciones están representadas por los cuatro círculos en las esquinas de esta imagen. Translations by Oscar Hernandez and Luisana Mendez Escalanete
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original Relief Print
Edition: Total of 15, Copyright © 2022
Medium: Cedar Smoke Paper Annigoni, from Cartiere Magnani mill in Italy, 100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gsm, Beige
Size: 26 inches high by 26 inches wide
Price: $1,000
SOLSTICE SUNRISE, II
This image represents the morning of the Summer Solstice, the day with the longest period of sunlight of the year. The sunrise is represented by the nine bands of 24K gold leaf. The Summer Solstice is recognized as one of the important celestial events of the year in the Native community.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original Relief Print
Edition: Total of 15, Copyright © 2019
Medium: Cedar Smoke, 24K Gold Leaf Paper Annigoni, from Cartiere
Magnani mill in Italy, 100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gm, Beige
Size: 26 inches high by 26 inches wide
Price: $1,400
LODGE, VIOLET VERSION
Artist: Gordon Coons
Created Copyright © 2012
Medium: Gamblin © Oil Painting
Pannel © Ampersand Art Supply, Inc. Gessobord Pannel
Size: 30 inches high by 24 inches wide
Price: $850
FOUR RAVENS
The four directions, four seasons, and the four races are represented by the four circles and black lines that connect all together.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Created Copyright © 2024
Original Golden Acrylic Painting on canvas Size: 24 inches high by 22 inches wide
Image Style: Ojibwa Woodland Style Art
Price: $500
OTTERS CONNECTING LAKE SUPERIOR
AND THE ST. LOUIS RIVER
The great Otter was given the task by the four directions to open the water between Lake Superior and the Saint Louis River. The Saint Louis River flows on the north side of the Fond du Lac reservation before flowing into Lake Superior. Because of the ability of Otters to swim and slide on the backs in rivers, the Otter was given the task to remove the land between the Saint Louis River and Lake Superior. The new opening is near Duluth, Minnesota
[Spanish] Las Nutrias Conectando el Lago Superior con el Rio St. Louis Las cuatro direcciones le dieron a la Gran Nutria la tarea de abrir las aguas entre el Lago Superior y el Río St. Louis. El Río St. Louis fluye al lado norte de la reservación Fond du Lac antes de entrar al Lago Superior. Por su habilidad de nadar y deslizarse sobre su espalda en los ríos, le dieron a la Nutria la tarea de quitar la tierra que entre el Río St. Louis y el Lago Superior. La nueva apertura que hizo queda cerca de la ciudad de Duluth, Minnesota. Translation by Zamara Cuyun
Artist: Gordon Coons
Created Copyright © 2020
Medium: Original Golden Acrylic® paint on canvas
Size: 28 inches high by 22 inches wide
Image Style: Ojibwa Woodland Style Art
Price: $650
GIRL WITH THE TURQUOISE NECKLACE
I enjoy viewing all type of artist and having fun with my creations. I got the idea for this image from a show titled “Girl with a Peral Earing.” Johannes Vermeer painted the original image, and I made my girl with a turquoise necklace. Enjoy.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Original Relief print
Edition Total of 19, Copyright © 2018
Medium: Oil Based Inks, Paper Kinwashi Natural Japanese rice paper.
Size: 16 inches high by 16 inches wide on
Price: $425
FLOWERS I
Artist: Gordon Coons
Created Copyright © 2024
Medium: Original Golden Acrylic Painting on canvas
Size: 30 inches high by 10 inches wide
Image Style: Ojibwa Woodland Style Art
Price: $425
FLOWERS III
Artist: Gordon Coons
Created Copyright © 2024
Medium: Original Golden Acrylic Painting on canvas
Size: 30 inches high by 10 inches wide
Image Style: Ojibwa Woodland Style Art
Price: $425
FOUR CROWS II
The four directions, four seasons, and the four races are represented by the four circles and black lines that connect all together. Each of the Four Crows have stylized Thunderbirds.
Artist: Gordon Coons
Created Copyright © 2024
Medium: Original Golden Acrylic Painting on canvas
Size: 16 inches high by 20 inches wide
Image Style: Ojibwa Woodland Style Art