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SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Monte Yellow Bird Sr.

Name
Monte Yellow Bird Sr.
Tribe
Arikara/Hidatsa
Juried Classification(s)
2-D

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
LIN W 777
SFIM24
LIN W 777
WIM25

2024 Best of Show Awards

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2025 Best of Show Awards

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Monte Yellow Bird Sr.

My work has been a lifelong study, reflection and honorable journey of my culture with 2D Northern Plains Indigenous art expression. My first selected medium is 1800's historic Indian plains Ledger Art with traditional materials from the era. Materials; antique/vintage ledgers, documents. My second selected medium is 2D painting with oils/acrylics and/or mixed mediums. the subjects in both mediums reflect my culture, traditional teachings, combined with a contemporary expressionist influence.