“I create convergent art that celebrates the values of rural life and the land itself, and fosters a sense of empowerment, self-love, representation, community, and the strengths of traditional cultures. As a verbal and visual storyteller, I commit my rich and varied life experiences to canvas and paper, sharing the ceremonial life of indigenous communities in both normal and visionary time, and exploring concepts of strength and vulnerability through treatments of my royal, noble, and humble ancestors.”
~ Brian Wilkes
Artist Statement