Biography:
Michael Robinson is a first nation artist, poet
and illustrator born in 1948. He graduated from the Sheridan School of
Design in 1972. Michael Robinson resides on a farm near Peterborough, Ontario
with his wife and four children. His summers are spent on Mannitoulin Island.
Michael's inspiration for his art is drawn from
his spiritual beliefs. It is sometimes difficult to ascertain whether Michael
Robinson's work and perception of life is pessimistic or hopeful, but he
believes strongly in education.. Making people aware of the world around
them is the only hope for the future. He sees a need for a global balance.
"It is important that we see the Earth as a living entity, only then can
we understand where we fit in".
Comments on urban experience:
The Native World is made up of two distinctive
parts. One is Spiritual and the second is Community.
Unfortunately the definition of these two terms
varies a great deal in how they are used and what they offer. Persons who
live off reserve or in cities often find themselves at the fringes of the
"community" or the sense of community, even if they |
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"Persons who live off reserve or in cities
often find themselves at the fringes of the community"
have chosen a spiritual path to follow.
Within a "community" there is a security in being a "member", of
being taken care of at the fringes, there is a privacy that allows a person
to watch or observe the world without being watched or criticized. There
is no |
right or wrong here.
Each person is different with individual needs, strength and weaknesses.
Spirituality is a choice, a very personal interpretation of a system of
natural forces that go with you where ever you go.
Art description:
My work continues to explore, discover and rediscover
a lost history and an uncertain future. My point of reference is the Earth.
It is through her eyes, her perception of reality that I watch the world
go by. It is the Earth's clarity of reason that I have learned not to judge
but work towards healing and hope. My work must stand on its own to allow
the viewer or reader to choose his or her own response.
I have worked hard at removing "man" from the
"center of all things" by putting him in his rightful place. Equally, among
all living things.
My work represents man's responsibilities as an
equal member and a steward to the medicine circle of life.
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