The Adobe Fine Art ~ Ruidoso, NM
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Jesse Littlebird
Jesse Raine Littlebird (Laguna/Kewa Pueblos) was born in 1992 in Santa Fe. He is an artist, painter, and film director. Expression through the mediums of painting and film is a vital part of life for Jesse. His indigenous heritage is deeply rooted in the oral tradition and culture of his Pueblo Indian lineage. Jesse was raised in a creative household of art, film, and story.
Littlebird’s provocative paintings have garnered recognition in the Southwest art scene with several solo exhibitions and group shows during 2018-2024. Several collectors have commissioned his work nationally and globally.
Littlebird says this about his art: ”My work is inspired by teachings, prophecies, and stories that are commonplace among my people. It presents the viewer with a unification of Southwestern landscapes, indigenous cosmologies, and their historicization. My true allegiance lies solely in acknowledging the significance of my birth until my eventual passing.”
My work is a detournement of various elements from western and indigenous thought and histories, provoking critical reflection and serving as a testament to the enduring spirit of indigenous cultural realities. The paintings serve as storytellers, capturing narratives that can be discovered by those who truly listen to and engage with the artwork.
Each piece is a field for intricately intertwined symbolic representations that draw direct inspiration from timeless cultural traditions. These traditions are found within the lands my people have inhabited since long before settler colonialism and will exist long after its passing.
He is a Sundance Institute Full Circle Fellow and Andy Warhol Foundation recipient. He works full-time as an artist and resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
