MITIG GIICHAAGINAN - Woodland Soul Spirit | Robert DesJarlait

Robert DesJarlait paints and draws what gives meaning to him as an individual - things Ojibwe-Anishinaabe. He approaches his art from a tribal (i.e., Ojibwe-Anishinaabe) perspective. Through his art, he is able to visualize - and communicate to a broader audience - particular facets of the Ojibwe-Anishinaabe experience.
He describes the essence of his work as follows: “My paintings are personal visions of a tribal reality. My stylized, figurative images compose a micro-/macro-scopic Ojibwe universe. Interwoven in this universe are creation stories, history, customs and traditions, and my central theme – Ojibwe Manidoowiwin, the tribal spirit of the Ojibwe people.”

About the Artist:

Robert DesJarlait (Endaso-Giizhik) is an Ojibwe fine artist, muralist, writer, historian, and educator from Miskwaagamiiwi-zaaga'igan (Red Lake Nation).  His career as an artist spans over four decades. His paintings and illustrations focus on Ojibwe family life, cultural traditions, and origin stories. He has served as a cultural mentor and advisor on numerous public art projects. He also has illustrated curriculum units for American Indian Education Programs and American Indian agencies and organizations in Minnesota. His recent work is in private collections, including permanent collections at University of Minnesota / Morris Campus and East Central Regional Arts Gallery. Robert is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian.

Gallery Hours:

By Appointment (651 895 6203; stephanfkistler@gmail.com) 

Gallery/Venue Details:

ArT @ 967 Payne is a collaborative studio, co-working and gallery space for a diverse and inclusive community of artists and entrepreneurs working, exhibiting, selling, teaching, and making a positive impact on the East Side of St. Paul.  Our storefront gallery exhibitions change monthly, featuring a combination of local resident artists, invited guest artists and community art and cultural events.