Cournoyer, Gerald

Address:

1024 W. Apache

Norman Oklahoma 73069-5407

United States

Email:

[email protected] [1]

Phone:

405-701-8317 Home

405-596-3415 Cell

Artist Focus:

Painting & Drawing

Audience:

Adults

Teens

Maximum Number of Participants:

Work Description:

The designs for me represent life on earth and the after life. We know when we pass on, our spirit will live in the after world. These two worlds are integrated and seen as one world. I feel the geometric designs reflect that when they are the same size and shape only with different color representing the two worlds. My ancestors used color in a deep, spiritual manner. The use of color in my paintings is personal.

Space or Technical Considerations:

Studio space for easels

Background/Hobbies:

After four years of service in the United States Marine Corps, Gerald pursued art as a career and enrolled in the Institute of American Indian Arts. Upon graduation from IAIA, he traveled to Cavona, Italy to participate in the Larry Vascia Cowboy & Indian Museum exhibition. He continued his education at the University of South Dakota, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and a Masters of Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Native American Studies. In 2004 he received a Masters of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Oklahoma. Gerald continues to pursue a professional art career through group and solo exhibitions. His experience includes several solo shows in Italy, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Oklahoma and Shanghai, China.

Comments:

Submitted by D. Browers, DN- Conversations with the Artist BG√ 7/05 klr

W-9 on File:

Background Check:

Yes

Background Check Date:

Friday, July 1, 2005

Affidavit:

Status:

Inactive