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Ojibway Artist - Jim Oskineegish

Jim Oskineegish is a 45-year-old Shaman Ojibwe artist from the Eabametoong First Nation (also know as Fort Hope) - a remote First Nation located in Northwest Ontario. He currently resides within the traditional Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne.

During his childhood, Jim gravitated towards art as a means of expressing his thoughts and ideas. Jim also discovered that art was a medium through which he could convey his stories and the promotion of Anishinabek culture of the world.

Jim is a second-generation woodland style artist, which was originally invented by the mastery of Norval Morrisseau. Norval invented his art form and began sharing his style of Anishinabek art with the world in bold colour and form. Jim is striving to continue on in the tradition of the woodland art style and hopes to promote healing and understanding amongst all of humanity.

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Current Original Works in our Gallery Gallery by Jim Oskineegish

A Childhood Dream Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 24" $650	Dreamer's Flight Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 24" $650	Father and Son Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 24" X 30" $650	Balance of Light Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions:30" X 40" $1295
Riding on Thunderbird Unstretched Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 72" X 36" $2150	Spiritual Connection Unstretched Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 48" X 60" $2350	The Runner Tommy Oskineegish Original Acrylic on Canvas Black Wood Frame Dimensions: 73.5" X 38" $3500 The story behind this painting The Runner Tommy Oskineegish Tommy, my mom's brother passed on many years ago. Tommy's job was to share the news by canoe when they did shake tent ceremony. He paddled to different family camps to share what came out of the shake ceremony. He would be gone for weeks paddling and portaging, thats what a runner does. Jim Oskineegish	White Thunderbird Unstretched Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 48" X 60" $2350
Shaman Talking to Eagle Spirit Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 24" X 30" $650	Medicine Man Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 40" $1295	A Bountiful Harvest Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 40" $1295	The Meeting Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 40" $1295
The Energy Within Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions:40" X 30" $1295	Protecting the Young Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions:40" X 30" $1295	Strawberry Medicine Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 20" X 24" $395 The story behind this painting Strawberry Medicine This is a painting of a medicine man offering tobacco to the strawberry plant. It is used as a medicine for the spring ceremony. The strawberry gives new life and is the first berry to grow on Bear Island. Jim Oskineegish	Spring is Here Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 24" X 20" $395 The story behind this painting Spring is Here This painting represents nature's notification to us that spring is finally here. The bear awakens from hibernation to search for sustenance of berries and fish in the celebration of the new life once again. The bear is connected to the fish and berries with the colours of blue and red symbolizing plant re-generation. We thank the Creator for all life forms and the good path which flow from our cultural traditions and practices. Jim Oskineegish
Note: This painting spans 2 canvases Merman Back in the Water Original Acrylic on Canvas 2 pieces 24" X 30" (24" X 60" overall) $1295 The story behind this painting Merman Back in the Water This painting is based on a dream I had nearly a decade ago. There was a man who lived amongst the Anishnabe People and one day he simply went into the water and swam away. This spirit came to me in my dream. I asked for guidance from an elder and he told me that this being did exist. This spirit is a very powerful spirit who is present in all waterways. I tried using minimal colours and a portrait like feeling to the painting. Jim Oskineegish	The Boss Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 40" X 30" $1195 The story behind this painting The Boss This is a painting of a Bull Moose displaying his presence in the boreal forest. We thank him for all that he provides for our families and we take only what we need to feed our families and community. He is truly the king of the forest. Jim Oskineegish	Traditional Dancer Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 40" $1195 The story behind this painting Traditional Dancer I am portraying her in a beautiful and dignified manner. This is a composition of a traditional woman dancer. Native women are the backbone of all Aboriginal societies. This is reflective of the respect and honour, which she holds in her family, community, and among her Nation.. Jim Oskineegish	The Messenger Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 40" $1195 The story behind this painting The Messenger The Thunderbird spirit is a messenger and healer to all Nations. All one must do is to believe. Jim Oskineegish
	Bear Clan Spirit Woman Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 24" X 36" $695 The story behind this painting Bear Clan Spirit Woman This painting is in honour of all Bear Clan women of Turtle Island. The green colours represent all life on Turtle Island and the blue and red colours represents all the fruit and berries that grow on Mother Earth. The brown colour represents all the healing powers of the roots which grow underground. When we collect medicines, we dig them out with our hands in the traditional way like the Bear. I would like to say Meegwetch to the Bear Clan Spirit Women. Jim Oskineegish	Contrary Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 36 " X 24 " $695 The story behind this painting Contrary This painting turned out to be the opposite of everything that I wanted it to be. I wanted a buffalo and it looks like a domestic bull. I wanted the painting to be strong and serious and it turned out to be joy and festive. I wanted the painting to be masculine and it turned out looking feminine. This is a contrary spirit painting that reminds us all of the dualities of life and to accept the things we can change and can not change. We must always look to the positive aspects of life. Jim Oskineegish	New Shaman Artist Rising Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 36" X 24" $595 The story behind this painting New Shaman Artist Rising This is a painting of myself emerging as an artist. I am in the thunderbird egg working my way out. Outside of my sphere is both a male and female thunderbird anxiously awaiting my arrival. The fish represents human consciousness while the turtle is representative of the communicator, mediator and translator to the spirit world. My Ojibwe ancestors are represented in the circles of the composition, as without them I am nothing. Jim Oskineegish
Mishipeshievw Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 36" X 24" $595 The story behind this painting Mishipeshievw This is a painting of a powerful water spirit called Mishipeshievw or also known as the Great Underwater Panther. This spirit dwells in the far deep depths of our fresh water lakes. The Mishipeshievw can make travel on lakes dangerous by creating strong winds resulting in large waves. Anishnabek offer tobacco to this powerful spirit as a gift for him and to request safe passage from him before canoeing on the lakes and river systems. Jim Oskineegish	Brings Life to All Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 20" X 24" $395 The story behind this painting Brings Life to All This painting is representative of a Thunderbird and my attempt was. to paint the spirit in its simplest and pure form. I was not thinking of composition, form and colour; rather, I allowed my creativity to speak in this painting. I just allowed the composition to transform as spontaneously as possible and this is the result. The painting speaks for itself. Jim Oskineegish	Thunder Bear Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 24" $595 The story behind this painting Thunder Bear This painting is representative of this Spirit Bear in honour of Mother Earth and her children. The Thunder Bear brings us much life and sustenance. We must never forget the ways of giving thanks to our Creator. As Anishnabe People, we must teach our brothers and sisters who want to learn this good way of life. Jim Oskineegish	Beaver Medicine - We are not alone Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 24" $550 The story behind this painting Beaver Medicine - We are not alone The beaver is a very powerful animal. He offers us many things in order to survive. Beaver medicine can cure many things and we honour the beaver for curing sickness. He gives us food, fur for clothing and body parts for healing medicines. The fish represents the awareness of such power. The snake is the caretaker of medicine and keeper of healing powers. This painting also has another image contained within the painting. Can you see the other composition? Jim Oskineegish
Single Mom Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 24" $550 The story behind this painting Single Mom This is a painting honouring all single mothers who are working so hard to provide for their children. The Eagle represents the woman and the fish represents all that she brings into the home to provide for the children. There are three children in different quadrants in the composition. Each colour represents personality traits and the gifts for each child. Raven, Hawk and Crow represent the children. Each is different in their own way. Jim Oskineegish	A Playful Time Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 30" X 24" $595 The story behind this painting A Playful Time This is a painting of two weasels that are out exploring their environment. I have given them their own energy colours and power lines within their bodies. The hind legs are painted in a way that works for each brother. Jim Oskineegish	Portrait of a Healer Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 24" X 36" $595 The story behind this painting Portrait of a Healer This is a portrait of a respected healer and elder whose name is Ralph Johnson. He is from the Ojibwe community of Nicickousemenecaning First Nation known as Red Gut in Northwestern Ontario. Ralph was instrumental in my personal healing journey and he has made a positive impact in my life. This painting is in honour of Ralph and his love of helping people who need a solid foundation on their journey to recovery and well being. Kitchi Meegwetch to Ralph as he helped me to get to where I am today. Jim Oskineegish	Woodland School Apprentice Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 24" X 36" $695 The story behind this painting Woodland School Apprentice This painting is in honour of all the Woodland artists that are out there. It is estimated that there are at least four hundred artists who are continuing in the Woodland style which was created by Norval Morrisseau, also known as Copper Thunderbird. As a student of the Woodland movement, I am learning and sharing my Anishinaabae culture with the world through my paintings. I hope that with sharing the healing colours and life lessons expressed in my paintings, I am sharing not only my art but a part of my soul. It is an honour to be a part of the conveyance of my Anishinaabae art form. Jim Oskineegish
My Brother - the Leader Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 24" X 30" $595 The story behind this painting My Brother - the Leader This is a portrait of my brother and his three children - two boys and one girl. I tried to illustrate much love through my use of colour in the composition. . Two thunderbirds represent his sons and the fish is representative of his daughter. This painting is a reflection of him with his children. Jim Oskineegish	Circle of Strength Original Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 24" X 30" $550 The story behind this painting Circle of Strength Everything in the Universe was created in Circles. This painting is of self-reflection and meditation. The hummingbird represents the middle or inner soul of consciousness. The webbing in the Thunderbirds' wings portrays this concept. One can draw energy and enlightenment through prayer and offerings to the Creator. Colours of the rainbow surround the meditation, which uplift souls and create new circles of Life. Jim Oskineegish
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