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"Monte Yellow Bird Sr., better known in the art world as Black Pinto Horse, is devoted to a positive expression of the harmonic balance between humanity and nature. Through his art and teaching, he offers us a multitude of gifts, and his optimism shines in his motto: "We are on this earth for such a short time, if we're going to shine, shine brightly". Rife with symbolism, Black Pinto Horse's visual expressions honor his spiritual roots, First Nation heritage and Modern and Contemporary art traditions through a bold use of color and design that activates the viewer's imagination. He is motivated by a passionate desire to build connections between the past and present with a hopeful eye toward a brighter future built around empathy and understanding between diverse communities of which the nation is comprised."
- Bob Durden, Paris Gibson Square Museum
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biography |
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Come & Visit; upcoming Markets |
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Native Peoples Magazine, May / June 2011 Issue, On the Wind, pg. 16 |
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Above- Read About Black Pinto Horse, Monte Yellow Bird's Artist in Residence @ the Eiteljorg Museum in their most recent issue- Native Peoples has over 61,000 readers nationwide. |
Native Peoples Magazine, September / October 2011 Issue, Article |
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Ledger Art: Looking Between the Lines,
A brief history of this engaging art medium, profiles of five prominent artists and brief notes on another 16 in the field, Black Pinto Horse included.
"Monte Yellow Bird Sr, also known as Black Pinto Horse- As well as ledger artist, he is a passionate educator, providing workshops, especially for children and young people."
- GUSSIE FAUNTLEROY |
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Heard Indian Art Market, Heard Museum, Phoenix AZ, March 3- 4 |
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Unfortunately we drove through terrible winter weather in MT, ID and UT and did not arrive in time to enter BPH's newest motorcycle ledger, Saddle Bags, into the Juried competition. However, he had a wonderful show, selling more than any other show...just a few of the new collectors. |
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Select Benefit Auction, Big Brothers Big Sisters, February 10, Great Falls MT |
His donation, "And They Stood Before All of Creation and Became Part of All Good Things" sold to this lovely couple of Great Falls whom we had the pleasure of dining with. |
Black Pinto Horse was the featured artist at this years fundraiser and interpreted his piece during the live auction. |
We had a wonderful evening thanks to CEO,Tina Cubbage and staff members who worked tirelessly to ensure a successful event. |
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Winter Benefit Auctions, February 4, 2012, Montana |
Missoula Art Museum, Missoula MT
Following the Chief Star
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Paris Gibson Square Museum
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Two Person Show, Great Falls Public Library, November 1-30
"If You're Going to Shine, Shine Brightly" presentation by Black Pinto Horse, November 1
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Where can one see the Yellow Bird's work represented as a two-person show? Come to the Great Falls Public Library and view their contemporary mix of Native American and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Emily's Scherenschnitte adds a unique & lovely lace quality to her watercolors while Black Pinto Horse's vivid colors and first nation icons speak to all about the essence of life.
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Harvest Moon Ball, Glacier Park Lodge, September 24
Live Auction, events begin @ 5:00 |
Black Pinto Horse represented himself well with two recent award winners; Buffalo Stars and Stripes and The Courting Song of Red Lodge. |
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View the Rockies in their majestic splendor |
If you missed the Harvest Moon Ball this year, we welcome you to join us in September 2012 for an evening of fine art, delicious food and an M.C that can roll with the best- our very own Black Pinto Horse. Artwork by talented American Indian artists are featured and sold during a live auction;
50 percent of the proceeds go to the Blackfeet Community Foundation.
For questions or to purchase tickets contact the Blackfeet Community Foundation @ 406.338.2992
To visit their website click here
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Original Design:
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Original Design:
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Through the vibrant application of paint and use of First Nation icons, I pay tribute to this significant time in our lives; a spiritual gateway and journey from childhood to adulthood. |
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