My Ghost Dance Shirt
Emerging Artist Award
2nd Place
Rhiannon Schubert
Paintings
"My Ghost Dance Shirt" was inspired by historical symbolism. The Ghost Dance was a spiritual movement that came about during the brutality and relocating of Native American people in the late 19th century. This dance was believed to bring back the traditions, heritage and dead ancestors that have been destroyed by assimilation, slavery and famine. Dancers wore clothing with cosmic symbols, so I used interferon acrylic paint to outline the stars and bird symbols, so when light shines on the painting it changes colors. No one can destroy the history that lives inside our hearts.
2025, Acrylic on canvas
20" x 16" x 1"
All artworks sold will be shipped from the gallery after the close of the show. Packages should go out no later than May 22, 2026.
About the Artist
Rhiannon Schubert
Choctaw Nation