Mardi Gras Art Auction Exhibition
- January 12, 2024 - February 28, 2024
- Exhibition
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- Artwork
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- Artists
Moxie
- Photograph printed on metal
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16 x 20 in
(40.64 x 50.8 cm)
- $400
- Lisa Buchweitz
Minimum bid will start at $400 for this piece. Bids placed in advance of the Feb. 24th event will be taken into consideration. Express interest by clicking the inquire or purchase button and we will get back with you as soon as we can. - Thank you -
The Bobcat spirit animal appears in the spiritual belief systems of many Native American tribes such as the Zuni, Pawnee, and Cherokee to name a few. The Bobcat is native to North America and although small in stature, is a powerful feline. Bobcat symbolism and meanings include self reliance, perception, stealth, friskiness, beauty, affection, and.....Moxie! Moxie is further defined as exuding confidence, strength, individuality and a bold attitude. Hence the name given to this piece.
About the Artist and her ties to Pratt:
Hello, I live in Langdon, North Dakota, which is in the very northeastern corner of the state, just 17 miles from Canada. I was raised on a small grain farm and a country girl I'll always be! I also have ties to Pratt in a couple ways. My Dad was Don Borho and he did custom harvesting in the area with stops ranging from Sharon to Medicine Lodge, Cullison and Preston. Pratt was the hub of operations while in the area. A lot of teenage boys spent their summers with my Dad, including my oldest brother David. David vowed that as soon as possible after high school and college he was never going to endure a cold North Dakota winter again and Pratt has gained a very fine citizen since 1975. Also, I Iived not quite in Pratt, but Iuka, and later a few miles east, for 10 years(1984-1994). I remember a lot of wonderful people from Pratt and one of my dearest friends in the world lives in Haviland. I still miss Pratt at times and also miss the Club D'Est, Dragon's Den and The Chapeau! My oldest son, Kris, also was on the harvest crew a few years.
What started out as just snapping a few pictures of wheatfields at sunset, has developed into a passion; a passion for and appreciation of wildlife and nature. I can share a story about most of my photos and this one especially. On an outing one afternoon, as the sun was fast setting, Moxie and I suddenly found ourselves face to face. I do believe we both had our eyes on the same squirrel, although for different reasons. I'm not sure to this day who was more surprised, but it is a moment I will never forget. And a brief moment it was, because in a few seconds Moxie vanished. I hope you enjoy having this very beautiful creature in your home. It is a pleasure to share my photography with you, as it is truly sharing a little piece of myself. Lisa Buchweitz (Northern Exposures by Lisa Buchweitz)