Matthew Provost Naatsikapamatoosin (Two Smudge) Piikani, b. 1995
Isa’kakimmiiwa’yi - He cherished her, 2025
Ink, alcohol based markers, on paper from 1935
4 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches
10.8 x 10.8 cm
10.8 x 10.8 cm
Photo: Byron Dauncey
Depicting Blackfoot symbols representing a man and woman beneath the Milky Way, this work reflects themes of relationship, care, and connection. The celestial elements situate the figures within a broader...
Depicting Blackfoot symbols representing a man and woman beneath the Milky Way, this work reflects themes of relationship, care, and connection. The celestial elements situate the figures within a broader cosmological framework, suggesting guidance and continuity beyond the individual. The composition carries a quiet intimacy, balancing personal narrative with shared cultural symbolism