Creator Record
Metadata
Name |
Clark, Jason Elliott |
Nationality or Tribal Affiliation |
Algonquin |
Education |
2004: MFA, University of Montana, Missoula 2000-2001: Boise State University, ID 2000: BFA, University of Montana, Missoula, 1988-1989: Brigham Young University, Laie, HI |
Places of residence |
Central California 1988 - 1989: Laie, Hawaii 1990 - 2000: Missoula, Montana 2000 - 2001: Boise, Idaho 2001 - 2006: Missoula, Montana 2006: Monroe, Louisiana 2016: Missoula, Montana |
Notes |
"My work is rooted in the traditional teachings and beliefs of my ancestors and the erroneous teachings and beliefts of western society about Native Americans. The subjects portrayed in my art are from personal experiences and the legends of my Algonquin heritage. I am also interested in what people are being taught about Native Americans by western culture through parents, teachers, textbooks, films, television, cartoons, consumer advertisements, products and other transmitters of misinformation. My work deals with subjects that I have observed or experienced first hand. These are the stories that have shaped and formed my life. They illustrate how I see the world around me and how I have learned to respect it. The images and stores in my work are reflections or parts of me." - Excerpted from Artist's Statement, 2006 |
