A Warrior Society from the collection of South Dakota Arts Council

“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.

Roger Broer
A Warrior Society, 2008
Oil paint on panel
Framed: 33.25 x 27.25 in (84.46 x 69.22 cm)

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: MacKay Building - Dept. of Education, State Library - Department of Education Office Reception Area - 800 Governors Drive PIERRE, SD 57501 (google map)
Collections: Art For State Buildings

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