| Article number: | TOBACC000037 |
| Availability: | In stock (2) |
DIMENSIONS
Height: 16 cm | Length: 15 cm.
TURTLE
The turtle is a sacred figure in Native American symbolism as it represents Mother Earth. The meaning of the Turtle symbol signifies good health and long life. The turtle has great longevity living up to 150 years.
ARTIST BIO
Garnet Tobacco, a Cree artist, was born on February 6th, 1964, in Moose Lake, Manitoba. The Buffalo is his family crest symbol.
Garnet, a prolific talent, has been painting for over twenty years and occasionally sculpts in soapstone and wood. He apprenticed under Isaac Bignell, a prominent artist who has passed away. Bignell's style and form greatly influenced Garnet, who is preserving it to this day. Fluid lines and soft earthy tones against simple stylized backgrounds are all characteristics that have attracted many collectors. Garnet has worked in private collections throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, the USA and Canada. His work has also been displayed at the Art Expo in Calgary.
Some of the animals that he loves to paint are those common to the plains region, such as bison, herons, eagles, and hawks, but he also explores the world water world with his salmon, whales and turtles, as well as some truly delightful works depicting subjects like the butterfly, hummingbirds and loons.
Garnet's friendship with his teacher, Isaac Bignell, was something he treasured, so preserving Isaac's style keeps his identity alive for many to understand and collect.