I did a series of works, including the banner I recently blogged about, which deal with the local legend of how our area landmark, Crow Peak, got it’s name. This is a block print, rendered from a painting that I especially love. The rivalry between the Crow and Sioux tribes goes well back before the white man invaded the land. …
Red is a highly symbolic color: of death, blood and violence. It can also symbolize exuberance, sexiness, richness, fame. What many Americans don’t realize is, red has many different meanings globally. Some brides wear red, some people wear red in mourning. Understanding a reference to color in a cultural piece, therefore, requires understanding of the culture in which it was …