Linus
Woods is a Dakota/Ojibway Indian artist from the Long Plain First Nation
in Southern Manitoba where he born June 3, 1967.
While
he has taken a few art and Native studies courses at Brandon University,
and has studied with and been mentored by other artistes such as Jane
Ash Poitras, he is largely self-taught.
Linus sees his paintings as expressions and extensions of his spiritual
journey.
His
art: acrylic, oil and collage on canvas are subtle works featuring pastel
pallets and geometric shapes, and often including collaged images.
Linus
Woods is a winner of a the Peace Hills Trust Company Art Competition
and his work is in the Peace Hills Trust Collection and in a number
of other collections including Winnipeg Children's Hospital, Long Plain
First Nation, Curtis Joony Productions, Brandon University and Mae Moore.
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Walks
in Beauty
Oil
on canvas 12"x10"
Linus
was touched by the image of the girl, and was inspired to capture
the moment. He feels in order to create a positive community it
starts with the upbringing of our children.
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Sun
Mixed
medium-36"x24"
Sun
we pray to you, you knowing everything on this earth which makes
this girl heathy and strong. This makes her industrious and lets
her walk in beauty.
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Angel
Oil
on paper-24"x36"
When
I was young I saw an angle and she gave me a song. I sing this
song when someone I know is not feeling well.
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Geronimo's
People
Mixed
medium-36"x36"
This
painting is dedicated to Geronimo's people, the "Apache".
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New
Millennium
This
is about the new millennium and how Natives have come so far this
past century. Linus feels that the people of Turtle Island will
make an impact in this new millennium.
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