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early life and inspiration

norval morrisseau, also known as copper thunderbird, was a renowned indigenous canadian artist from the bingwi neyaashi anishinaabek first nation. born on march 14, 1932, in sand point ojibwe reserve near beardmore, ontario, morrisseau is widely regarded as the grandfather of contemporary indigenous art in canada.

artistic style and themes

morrisseau's artistic style is characterized by thick black outlines and bright colors, which he used to depict the legends of his people, cultural and political tensions between native canadian and european traditions, existential struggles, and deep spirituality and mysticism. his work has been instrumental in breaking down barriers between the indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

notable works and collections

* the mcmichael canadian art collection (canada) features several of morrisseau's works, including paintings that showcase his unique style. * the vancouver art gallery (vancouver, usa) has also exhibited morrisseau's art, highlighting his contribution to indigenous art in canada.

awards and recognition

* morrisseau was a prominent member of the "indian group of seven" and founded the woodlands school of canadian art. * he is the only native artist to have a solo exhibition by the national gallery of canada.

legacy

morrisseau's legacy continues to inspire indigenous artists across canada. his work can be found in various collections, including:

the mcmichael canadian art collection (canada)
vancouver art gallery (vancouver, usa)
national gallery of canada (ottawa, canada)

links to explore: * [https://WahooArt.com/@/copper-thunderbird](https://WahooArt.com/@/copper-thunderbird) - view morrisseau's artworks on WahooArt * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/norval_morrisseau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/norval_morrisseau) - read more about morrisseau's life and art on wikipedia

copper thunderbird

1932 - 2007 , Canada

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