Buckskin Mary/Native American Ledger Art Archival Print by Chippewa Cree outlet Artist

This piece won the Emerging Artist Special Award at the 2021 Native POP Art & Cultural Event. This is a ledger Art print by Chippewa Cree Artist.

Kayla is an enrolled member of the Chippewa-Cree Tribe. She is a self-taught visual artist, specializing in ledger art but also creates skateboard decks, digital media, and other unique pieces. Her inspiration comes from life experiences, stories from Elders or historical references. Her works blend First-Nations elements, while including contemporary influences. The intention behind much of her work is start conversations, highlight diversity, including LGBTQ2S, outlet illicit personal reflection and showcase Indigenous beauty.

"The inspiration for this piece comes from my love of Traditional Dancers. I find them to be regal and an exquisite example of Indigenous pride and beauty. The name for this piece was inspired by my mother's nickname from one of her favorite uncles. It is my favorite piece I have ever created."

The original for this piece was completed on 1885 ledger paper with colored pencils, acrylic markers, and Copic markers.

Awards and Honors
2021 Emerging Artist Winner, Native POP, Rapid City, SD
2018 Visual Artist of the Year, Faith Lutheran High School, NV
2017 3D Artist of the Year, Faith Lutheran High School, NV
2017 Oscar Howe Summer Institute Attendee, SD
2016 Oscar Howe Summer Institute Attendee, SD

This print is:

*limited edition

*archival matte paper that captures the entire print and true border of the piece with a narrow black edge

*watermark removed on physical print

*unframed and unmatted

*original signature and print number on each piece

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Artwork is copyright protected. No reproductions or reprints without Artist approval.