Saturday, November 29, 2008

Symbology of Norval Morrisseau's Art (Part I)

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-Three dots /MIND, BODY and SPIRIT/
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© 1970s Norval Morrisseau /-
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In 2003, I had a privilege to have a telephone communication with a prominent Anishnaabe (Woodland) artist Roy Thomas* (1949 - 2004). Among the few things we discussed he revealed to me that the three dots that Norval Morrisseau used on many of his paintings represent the unifying balance of the MIND, BODY and SPIRIT.
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Spirit Walker
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* - along with Norval Morrisseau, one of only two native painters that the late and renowned Jack Pollock (1930-1992) would show in his Toronto gallery.
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Note: The conversation occured while ordering the book: ROY THOMAS - "The Spirit of Ahnishnabae Art" - A Gallery Edition /www.ahnisnabae-art.com/ by James R. Stevens, ISBN: 0-9688345-0-7
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- The painting in this posting: "Title not Known, © c. 1970s Norval Morrisseau /Private Collection/

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

what a wonderful website. We find ourselves visiting it from time to time. Very informative! Can we see some of Norval's really old works from 50's and 60's if anyone has images to share?
Our best to all and a Merry Christmas,
Joan Allen