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"Early in my work I created pieces that spoke with a collective voice, illustrating various struggles in Indian Country as it relates to just about everything, appropriation, mascots, water rights, environmental rights and even statements of positivity and representation. I had originally created what I called “The Square Series” and saw an opportunity to revive these, and place them in plain site. Subtle in their Native representation, but unapologetic in the Native voice and statements, these simple black and white pieces are meant to be exactly what they are: Statements of truth, strength and desire for change for our people as well as Americans." - Gregg Deal
About Gregg Deal
Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe) is a nationally and internationally recognized multi-disciplinary artist, activist, and "disruptor." His work is informed by his Native identity and includes exhaustive critiques of American society, politics, popular culture and history. Through paintings, murals, performance work, filmmaking, spoken word, and more, Deal invites the viewer to confront these issues both in the present and the past tense. Deal has lectured in multiple institutions, with two TEDx talks, often challenging stereotypes, pushing for accurate representation, and honest looks at history of the United States as it relates to this country’s First Peoples. Deal currently lives with his wife and five children along the Front Range of Colorado.
About Sage Deal
Sage (they/them) is finishing up their senior year of high school preparing to enter college to obtain a Bachelors of Fine Arts. Having assisted their father, Gregg, since they were 11 years old, Sage is an effective assistant with a bright figure of their own as a working artist.
