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‘Dreaming’ big: Minnesota exhibit explores connections and rich history of Indigenous painters

Historian Brenda J. Child stares at a buttery yellow sky framed by converging treelines reflected upon a lake. The scene is a painting by Duluth-based artist Jonathan Thunder and it’s called “On the Grave of the Giant.” Below the sky’s glow is a couple harvesting wild rice from a canoe. On the lak…

"Basil's Dream" w/ Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake Band of Ojibwe) Anishaanabe)

Jonathan Thunder (b. 1977)Currently Has a Show Up at the TWEED Museum of Art in Duluth Minnesota. The Show is entitle “Dreaming Our Futures” Exhibition will run from Sept. 3rd until Dec. 28th. I highly Suggest you take a look at Jonathan’s page jonthunder.comYou can see more of his works their and …

A Journey into Cultural Storytelling and Art with Jonathan Thunder

Celebrated artist Jonathan Thunder takes us on a captivating journey through his world of art, animation, and storytelling. As a member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe, Jonathan melds urban and Indigenous influences to create works that are both visually stunning and thought-provoking. Join us as Jo…

The final Art Hounds of 2024 looks at children’s books and the art of recovery

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above.  Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Authoring and illustrating childh…

Jonathan Thunder: Sovereignty of Joy

In this episode of North Star Stories, Darek DeLille sits down with artist Jonathan Thunder to explore his solo exhibit at Gamut Gallery. Jonathan discusses how storytelling and personal experiences shape his pieces, offering listeners a deeper understanding of his art. Join Darek and Jonathan for …

Jonathan Thunder: Finding Joy in Art and Life

In today’s episode, we welcome back Jonathan Thunder, who last appeared on Native Lights in 2021. Since then, the Red Lake Nation citizen and multidisciplinary artist has become a father and opened an art gallery.   He talks about how fatherhood has changed his approach to art and why lately he’s s…

Jonathan Thunder's Ish Meets a Mermaid; Federal Cuts Hit Tribal Colleges & Universities

This week, how Tribal Colleges and Universities are responding to federal funding cuts, plus, details on Red Lake Nation artist Jonathan Thunder's new film project. ----- Producers: Xan Holston and Travis ZimmermanEditing: Victor PalominoAnchor: Marie Rock Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood For the …

Why Film In Minnesota? Deputy Director Of Explore Minnesota Film, Nell Lawrenz-Wareham

I love Minnesota; in fact, on June 29th, there I'll be, beside one of its 10,000 lakes, ready for America's 250th birthday. (It's the best place to spend the Fourth.) It's also a great place for filmmaking so I talk about that with deputy director of Explore Minnesota Film, Nell Lawrenz-Wareham. Th…

Local Ojibwe tale of ‘Bear Woman’ inspires new children’s book

<i>Blue Bearies</i> is Brenda Child's new children's book, illustrated by Jonathan Thunder, and translated by Gordon Jourdain.(Contributed / Minnesota Historical Society Press) Historian, author and Red Lake Nation citizen Brenda Child had been working on a previous book of hers, Holding Our Wor…

5 More Questions with Jonathon Thunder

Jonathan Thunder's new short film Ish Meets a Mermaid brings together live action, hand-drawn animation, mythology, and humor. I welcome him back to the show to reacquaint listeners with his work and to discuss the film. He describes how the project took shape and how collaborators helped bring it …