South Dakota Arts Council

South Dakota Arts Council

Pierre, SD

The SDAC is a state government grantmaking agency supported by the State of South Dakota, through the Dept. of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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A Warrior Society by Roger Broer Image: “We are a people of the plains – of South Dakota and the Black Hills, where I make my home. The crows, ravens, and jays (corvidae) represent a standard of our Lakota leadership society ... having the personal discipline and integrity necessary to becoming or being a warrior.” Roger Broer paints directly and in modified versions of monotype using oil paint instead of printer’s ink, and a Plexiglas plate in place of the press, hand burnishing for greater control.
“We are a people of the plains – of South Dakota and the Black Hills, where I make my home. The crows, ravens, and jays (corvidae) represent a standard of our Lakota leadership society ... having the personal discipline and integrity necessary to becoming or being a warrior.” Roger Broer paints directly and in modified versions of monotype using oil paint instead of printer’s ink, and a Plexiglas plate in place of the press, hand burnishing for greater control.
A Warrior Society by Roger Broer
  • Roger Broer
  • A Warrior Society, 2008
  • Oil paint on panel
  • Framed: 33.25 x 27.25 in (84.46 x 69.22 cm)
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Since 1979, Roger Broer (Oglala Lakota) has been a full-time print maker, painter, and sculptor, winning numerous national awards. His work is held in private, corporate, and public collections, including the U.S. Department of Interior in Washington, D.C.; the Museum Of Nebraska in Kearney; and The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming. Roger earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Montana in Billings, and completed his graduate work at Central Washington University. He has been a invitational artist, juror, and board member for several national organizations, and presented lectures, workshops, residencies, and consultancies. Roger has been a longtime board member of the South Dakota Arts Council.

  • Subject Matter: Still life closeup of three black crows sitting perched together with a green abstract background
  • Current Location: Dolly-Reed Plaza Building - South Dakota Department of Tourism - 711 E Wells Ave Pierre, SD 57501 (google map)
  • Collections: Art For State Buildings

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