tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9067487600225662842025-12-06T10:23:06.662-05:00Norval Morrisseau Blog: Morrisseau Facts, Opinions & Significant Articles | Archived 2011Published by Ritchie 'Stardreamer' Sinclair. This Blog is a record of posts published between 2009 and 2011, archived here for the record.Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-49702257446492590432011-12-14T06:22:00.000-05:002020-02-23T06:24:20.693-05:00Brothers in Arms - Norval Morrisseau bridges the great divide - Brian Marion and Ritchie Sinclair Brothers-in-Arms Brian Marion and Ritchie Sinclair On the full moon eclipse of December 21 2010 _________________________ Brian Marion taught me the lesson of never judge a book by its cover. A great artist he is indeed, but there was so much more to him than just his beautiful works of art. Brian the sociologist, the philosopher, the psychologist, the historian, the ideologist,Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-13726730387901171362011-12-11T06:19:00.000-05:002020-02-23T06:20:22.894-05:00 Brian Marion (Oct. 6 1960 - Dec. 9 2011) Forever Thunderbird Brian Marion, my beloved spiritual brother, left his worn body behind to fly free in timeless spirit on December 9 2011. He was deeply loved and appreciated by those who knew him. My heartfelt condolences to Brian's family and loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss. I cherished him too. ___________________ Brian Marion was born October 6, 1960 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan growing up Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-64146797224989543802011-11-29T06:17:00.000-05:002020-02-23T06:17:57.850-05:00Ojibwa Midawiin Sacred Bear (c. 1960) Norval Morrisseau  Paul Robinson, Ritchie Sinclair & John Newman discuss the Norval Morrisseau painting,   "Ojibwa Midawiin Sacred Bear" now on display at the Kinsman Robinson Galleries The Norval Morrisseau exhibit now on display at KRG is more about essence than presence. Without large scale artworks awash in vibrant colour to over-stimulate we can better appreciate the subtletiesStardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-54285684250122660522011-11-27T06:14:00.000-05:002020-02-23T06:15:08.870-05:00Morrisseau and the Superman Within (Dec 1, 2011) Ritchie Sinclair interprets Morrisseau art at the Kinsman Robinson Gallery Morrisseau and the Superman Within Ritchie Sinclair discusses Morrisseau and art from the exhibition “Norval Morrisseau: Early Paper & Birch Bark” Thursday, Dec 1, 2011 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Part of the Yorkville Art Galleries "Gallery Walk") At Kinsman Robinson Galleries 108 Cumberland St., Toronto www.YorkvilleArtWalk.ca Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-44117959676999654392011-11-19T06:11:00.000-05:002020-02-23T06:12:29.273-05:00Norval Morrisseau: Early Paper & Birch Bark (2011) Another Sold-Out Exhibition at KRG Mystical Thunderbird  Norval Morrisseau Acrylic on watercolour paper, 22" x 30", c.1960-64  ________________ Today an exhibition of early Norval Morrisseau artwork on birch bark and paper opens at the Kinsman Robinson Galleries ("KRG") in Toronto. This exhibition comprised of 32 pieces has sold out prior to the opening, on the strength of KRG's reputation for Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-7884765221912120152011-11-03T06:09:00.000-04:002020-02-23T06:10:23.247-05:00Lisa and Christian - We have to be Child Like (1979) Norval Morrisseau Lisa and Christian - We have to be Child Like Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas, 1979, 36" x 30" ____________ In this 1979 painting Morrisseau portrays his youngest children, Lisa and Christian, to set an example for himself and others. He pictures them to remind us to continue to be childlike in both attitude and attention. The dream-vision of the human population is to play..Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-70561279187385107132011-11-01T05:57:00.000-04:002020-02-23T06:00:32.588-05:00David searching for his Soul (1979) Norval Morrisseau David searching for his Soul Norval Morrisseau acrylic on canvas, 30" x 50", titled verso in pencil, c. 1979 ------------------------- Waddington's Auctioneers sold this authentic Norval Morrisseau painting in 2009. The painting's title concerns Norval's eldest son, David Morrisseau, who has been painting and authenticating counterfeit Norval Morrisseau art for more than a decade. Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-83273549620881061912011-10-31T05:53:00.000-04:002020-02-23T05:54:34.049-05:00Artist Remembered as Great Shaman (2007) Norval Morrisseau Memorial "Gathering of the People" A Statement by J. Santiago at the Norval Morrisseau Memorial Gathering (Dec 8 2007) This was such an honest recital from those who knew Norval so well. I feel that I can carry these funny, insightful and heartfelt stories with me tonight and to those that could not come and to those who have gone before. For all our relations. J. Santiago Artist remembered as 'great Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-35514675602927951042011-02-26T00:08:00.000-05:002011-02-26T22:22:22.504-05:00The Artistic Legacy of Norval Morrisseau In Action (2010)Morrisseau Inspired ArtistsDon Wright, Mark Anthony Jacobson, Brian Marion and Ritchie SinclairWinter Solstice Eclipse - December 21 2010__________________________Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-23266903453022298202010-12-06T22:31:00.000-05:002011-02-26T22:22:22.518-05:00Norval Morrisseau (1984) The Door to the Astral Plane is always wide open..."Norval Morrisseau1984"The Door to the Astral Plane is always wide open... if you know what to look for."______________Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-14483014218240106092010-11-16T23:24:00.000-05:002011-02-26T22:22:22.538-05:00Owls (timeless) Norval MorrisseauOwlsNorval MorrisseauAcrylic on paper, 32” x 20”“What I teach the people many times is that attitude and attention will determine the whole course of our lives. Get rid of fear and that is all you ever have to get rid of. Fear of anything at all.”Norval MorrisseauThis quote is vintage Norval Morrisseau. A teaching as deep as it gets. It is literally the crux that my life pivots on.Norval asked Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-84654245185792341482010-11-09T23:35:00.000-05:002023-06-28T04:14:29.220-04:00Ritchie Sinclair (2008 - 2010) A Protege of Norval Morrisseau - Signs Off" My eyes are now wide open and I see an overwhelming ever-growing body of evidence that tells me that I absolutely must do what I can to stop this. What I see are dangerous, dark pieces of art, that I for one would not hang above my bed and expect a good night's sleep."Ritchie Stardreamer SinclairOctober 20 2008_____________________________________The defendant was referred to by counsel in Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-24948535979971865892010-11-07T15:37:00.000-05:002011-02-26T22:22:22.564-05:00Death Devourer of Human Flesh (1964) Norval MorrisseauDeath Devourer of Human Flesh  Norval Morrisseau(c.1964). Tempera on heavy light brown paper. 81.3 x 142.3 cm.______________________Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-84072380309895443812010-11-01T23:30:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.577-05:00Norval Morrisseau (1979) Peace with the Sinclair FamilyPeace with the Sinclair Family- Norval Morrisseau with Ritchie Sinclair's Mother - Christmas 1979*In 1979 Norval named me Stardreamer and I was hired to apprentice with him. From day one Norval was a trusted guide through the world of Spirit. He never let me down. He never took advantage of me, nor did I take advantage of him. Norval and I shared a passion for making art and exploring Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-15316061091632248692010-10-28T05:14:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.589-05:00Nanabajou in Frog Skin connected with the Worlds flood (1968) Norval Morrisseau and the David Voss Letters (2001-2008)Nanabajou in Frog Skinconnected with the Worlds flood - Norval Morrisseau - Ink on paper, 22” x 30”, 1968___________________Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-86081554369243458332010-10-27T22:59:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.601-05:00Mishipashoo (1959) Norval Morrisseau Mishipashoo  - Norval Morrisseau - Watercolor and pastel crayon on card, c.1959, 32" x 36"Collection of the National Museum of Man, OttawaNORVALThe last time I saw you, was the first timeLive, in personThe manLive, in personThe ArtistLive, in personThe IconLive, in personThe ShamanI walked through your exhibition at the NAGI felt wrapped in an ancestor’s blanketYou Norval, the great Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-30552585357096625862010-10-24T17:01:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.613-05:00Animal Unity (1978) Norval MorrisseauAnimal Unity - Norval Morrisseau - Acrylic on canvas, 50" x 108", 1978________________________ - Published in the book, "The Art of Norval Morrisseau" (Pollock 1979) - Pg. 158 -________________________________ Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-61177527045940855572010-10-24T16:57:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.623-05:00Self Portrait - Devoured by His Own Demons (1974) Norval MorrisseauSelf Portrait.Devoured by His Own Demons - Norval Morrisseau - Acrylic on canvas, 68" x 57", 1974________________________ - Published in the book, "The Art of Norval Morrisseau" (Pollock 1979) - Pg. 113 -________________________________ Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-62849830532951949382010-10-24T16:33:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.635-05:00Symbols of the Opposite (1977) Norval MorrisseauSymbols of the Opposite - Norval Morrisseau - Acrylic on canvas, 68" x 49", 1977________________________ - Published in the Art of Norval Morrisseau (Pollock 1979) - Pg. 139 -________________________________  Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-45275801782398218772010-10-22T18:27:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.647-05:00Three Generations (1990) Norval Morrisseau and The Academy (2008) by Kent MonkmanThree GenerationsNorval Morrisseau1990, acrylic on canvas - Dyptch - 96" x 48"_________________________________This brilliant painting is available to purchase NOW through Principal Morrisseau art dealer Bryant Ross of Coghlan Art in B.C.. Isn't it astonishing that art like this is still available on the open market? Imagine Picasso's like this floating around 3 years after he passed away. This Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-43576823425171370182010-10-21T21:36:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.661-05:00Merman Is The Lord And Ruler Of The Water Of The World (1992) Norval MorrisseauMerman Is The Lord And Ruler Of The Water Of The World - Norval Morrisseau - Acrylic on canvas, 90" x 48", 1992 , Titled verso by the artist's hand___________________________ - Exhibited at the G8 retreat, Huntsville/G20 summit, Toronto, June 2010 - On view NOW at the Norval Morrisseau 2010 Retrospective - Oct 16 - Nov 20, 2010 - Kinsman Robinson Galleries, Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-56609981314151583162010-10-21T12:55:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.675-05:00The Visionary (1977) Norval MorrisseauArtist With Thunderbird Vision (The Visionary) - Norval Morrisseau - 70 inches by 50 inches, acrylic on canvas, 1977 ____________________ Christie's caught up as £30m forgeriessend shock waves through the art worldGerman police hold three suspects after works soldthrough leading auction houses are exposed as fakes________________Panic is spreading through the art world following the Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-34842931159038945982010-10-20T19:51:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.688-05:00Norval Morrisseau proteges Ritchie Sinclair and Brian Marion (1994)Norval Morrisseau chose Brian Marion and Ritchie Sinclair to seed with enhanced artistic vision over extended periods of time. I have now known Brian for more than three decades. I consider him my beloved brother. I know that Norval loved and appreciated him too.Ritchie Sinclair and Brian MarionThe Omega Centre - Toronto - 1994In front of a Stardreamer original entitled., The Offering"Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-56866414320310074102010-10-15T12:46:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.699-05:00Norval Morrisseau's (1983) Androgyny and Prime Minister Stephen HarperPrime Minister Stephen Harper stands in front of Norval Morrisseau's painting "Androgyny" during the start of the cabinet shuffle at Rideau Hall in Ottawa in October 2008. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)_______________________ Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-906748760022566284.post-15266045255107706612010-10-15T12:05:00.000-04:002011-02-26T22:22:22.711-05:00Shaman with Medicine Powers (1978) Norval MorrisseauShaman with Medicine Powers - Norval Morrisseau - acrylic on canvas, 1978, 71" x 41"___________________(Portrait of Brian "Little Hummingbird" Marion)__________2009 Endorsement of Ritchie Sinclairwritten by Brian MarionFiled in Otario Superior Court - August 2010___________________Stardreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08567244791524743020noreply@blogger.com0