Land Battle
The bisons’ battle for survival against the cross-continental railroad is depicted in this painting.
Rendezvous Remembered
We are all more connected than most of us realize.
Infinity
This painting incorporates a strand of antique watermelon beads forming the symbol for infinity as it lays among a variety of other beads
Dream of Running Free
Imagery of a dream catcher is juxtaposed with imagery of a wild horse roundup in this watercolor painting by Bonnie Halsey-Dutton of Spearfish, SD. Images of Black Hills history infuse her work in a symbolic manner.
Treat the Earth Well
Feel the earth and don’t irrevocably alter nature. We must do all what is in our power to protect the environment for future generations…. Remember: the earth does not belong to us: it is loaned to us by our children.
Contact Improvisation
I was able to observe my friend, Francesca Ragno and her group of contact improvisation dancers, and sketched and drew them while they were in motion.
Trade Beads Unearthed
Something long forgotten, unearthed and newly appreciated once again. A metaphor for life, really.
Trade Entwined
A metaphor for life: it is all connected!
Trade Submerged
Chevron trade beads float alongside strands of watermelon beads and cobalt beads to the bottom of the body of water. Slowly drifting down… broken trade deals.
Trade Upset
The Lewis and Clark expedition reported a boat being upset and losing a cargo of trade beads.