Nationality
American, Arikara Nation
Preview
Date of Work
2025
Medium
Acrylic on canvas
Signature
Bottom left corner
Height
36"
Width
36"
Depth
1 1/2"
Collection/Provenance
Contemporary Indigenous Art Collections: Student Government Collection
Status
On Display
Location
Memorial Union Gallery
Artist Bio
J. White is an artist of the Arikara Nation, born on the prairies of Yankton, SD. She is the owner/curator of Post Pilgrim Gallery in Sioux Falls, SD. Founded in 2015, Post Pilgrim is White’s contribution to the beautiful culture of the Great Plains Indian. A self-taught painter, White shares her culture through the lens of an urban Indian. White’s work has been exhibited in Paris, Venice, and at the Smithsonian. Each year she shows her work in California, New Mexico, Indiana, Montana, and Illinois—to name a few. In her 15-year career as a professional artist, White has received numerous awards for her work as a painter and culture bearer for her Native community. White’s culture continues to influence her paintings, which are both representational and abstract. Her humor and political conscience are palpable in her work. White also uses sculpture to explore an array of subject matter, allowing her to visualize her paintings in 3-D.
White continues to work tirelessly for her beloved state of South Dakota, paying tribute to the friends and family who support her work unconditionally. J. White is honored to be a voice and vessel for the humanities.
Additional Information
Three women with no facial features stand closely together in abstracted flowing shawls decorated with colorful patterns. The background is filled with abstracted moons, stars, and celestial bodies.
Condition
Excellent