Jacobson native art catalogue detailing the exhibition in Belgium

 

Wishing you all a good weekend and just wanted to share some excerpts from this recent catalogue done last year about an international exhibition I held in Belgium. This was done in collaboration with some beautiful souls who love and collect my art. 

It was an interesting and exciting project. They had their collection in the exhibition and it was received with deep appreciation and high excellence. It truly moves my spirit when those who are so moved by the art works that they desire to have exhibitions, internationally. To share the cultural pride and teachings with as many as they can. 

Any how here’s to discovering new and exciting relationships, connections and more of those who have found their way here at Jacobson native art. Have a beautiful weekend. All my relations, MAJ

Various paintings of Jacobson native art in collections and galleries across Canada

Good day to each and everyone. I sure wish many blessings of healing and wellness to anyone out there who is going through a struggle, or is having a difficult time. As we go into full swing of the second wave of Covid-19 and face a second lockdown nationwide, please know that I send my good prayers and blessings to those struggling. 

Isolation and quarantine has taken its toll on many of us. Let’s continue to be vigilant and try to share some inspiration and good energy while we continue to move forward heading into 2021. I wanted to share some interesting pictures of various paintings in collections and galleries that I’ve worked with over the years. I sure hope you find enjoyment in them and once again it is always a pleasure to keep the activity of new information and new updates flowing here at Jacobson native art. All my relations, MAJ

Newly released Limited editions on canvas at Jacobson native art

Title of series: Honouring the four seasons

Size of each print: 24 x 30 inches

Limited edition size: 200  per unit

Price per unit: $600 or $2000 for full set 

Email:  jacobson101@hotmail.com

For Inquiries 

Spring equinox 

Summer solstice 

Fall equinox 

Winter solstice 

Good day to each and everyone. For the first time ever I’m releasing these 4 new images celebrating the power of the four seasons. Each limited edition comes signed, numbered direct from my art studio. It is an honour to release these new editions on the lands of the great Ktunaxa nation. 

Please feel free to get in touch with me about how to acquire these stunning new releases during this worldwide pandemic we are all going through during Covid-19. It is a blessing for each and everyone of us to get back to connecting with nature spirit. Wishing you all appreciation and good health as we move into 2021. All my relations...MAJ 

Story to each piece in the series:

Added note: These paintings were created in 2005, as a set. When I held an exhibition in Nanaimo B.C. in the late summer of 2005, I met Norval Morrisseau for the very first time. I had the honour to show him these 4 paintings on canvas that each measured 36 x 48 inches each. This was the moment when Norvals eyes lit up like Christmas trees. I knew then in that exact moment that Norval knew and acknowledged me as a fellow master artist. It’s something between him and I that will remain with me forever...

While painting in the studio, I love listening to progressive house...

 Today is a slack and chill day in the studio. Just cleansing my paint containers, organizing my tubes of paint, cleaning brushes and jamming out to some deep beats. I listen to various genres of music but I have to say that electronica is perhaps my favourite. 

I love having a creative and comfortable environment to work and play in. Creativity is such a powerful energy to be enveloped in. It is an honour to be an artist. To be a visionary, a storyteller, a culture bearer. 

Enjoy the weekend and here’s to a sample of one of my current favourite new tracks. It’s by Moshic the track title: Free and beautiful. Enjoy....MAJ

Mark Anthony Jacobson native art on meeting the Ktunaxa nation

 Here is to wishing each and everyone a marvellous day and once again it is always a pleasure to share the journey and to keep my collectors, dealers, friends and family along with the many fans around the world up to date and current with regard to the happenings around Jacobson native art. 

I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting with chief Jason Louie and members of council from the great Ktunaxa nation this week. It was an honour to formally introduce ourselves and we all got quickly and positively acquainted with one another. We had such a wonderful conversation that went Into many creative initiatives and co collaborations. Even though our meeting was completely following Covid-19 protocols, we all got a great feeling from one another. 

I am looking forward to following up on our discussions and creating an exciting atmosphere of working together. They have many interesting portfolios and a beautiful community of souls that are working on growth, empowerment and continuing the advancement of our sovereignty as First Nations. In this climate of truth and reconciliation and for many of us uncovering the path of decolonization, I am very impressed with how the Ktunaxa are moving forward in the 21st century. 

Ever since coming to this territory of the great Ktunaxa nation, I have been meeting some amazing people in this region. The size and scope and pure vastness of the Ktunaxa lands are absolutely incredible and a true experience to behold. Here is to great opportunities unfolding as we continue to build the right relationships with those who understand and desire to work together and move forward as a people, as a nation. All my relations, MAJ

Explaining the artistic process of Mark Anthony Jacobson native art

Title of painting: Mother Nature in a dream state.

 Size: 48 x 72 inches. Sold to private collection, Montreal Que. 

Here’s to another wonderful day out here in the Kootenay mountains, the lands of the great Ktunaxa nation. We’ve gotten our first true snowfall of the year. During this season of the winter, I’ll be busy busy busy creating new paintings. I have several commissions to execute and I am working 0n collaborations and creative initiatives throughout Canada and abroad with regard to moving my creative energy in all sorts of new and exciting directions. 

I wanted to share some inside details as to what makes a “Jacobson“ a “Jacobson“ with regard to my creative process and practice as an Anishanabe artist. First of all, an open and clear mind sets the stage for better decision making and capacity for “in the moment” focus. This is the birthing place for me as an artist. Life has all kinds of distractions, situations, circumstances and problems along with the various issues we encounter along the journey with regard to people, places and events.

For me, that outside noise can be very distracting and so I need space to create. Psychic space is vital for freedom and quietness of mind, where the illumination of imagination rests. I prepare myself each and every time I create. I have my studio functioning in a manner that facilitates creative stimulation. A playful energy of excitement, joy, interest, focus and action. The way in how I maintain this environment is quite important to consistently “getting it right the first time” with my designs, the images, these blueprints of composition and technique in the art I create. 

Giving thanks each day is vital to maintaining a healthy attitude in today’s climate. I smudge and pray quite often and will use these ceremonies throughout a series of paintings that I’m working on. I use sage, sweet grass, cedar and tobacco to stay in the flow. I also do spring equinox and fall equinox ceremonies each year called “feasting the spirits” or a spirit feast. I do this to give thanks to the Creator, Mother Earth and all life force, creation. I do this to also give thanks to the ancestors. All those before us. To be mindful and appreciative of these things is a beautiful characteristic in ones Arsenal on living a human life on our Mother Earth. 

Life is a circle and what goes around comes around as they say. People before us have done these things and I find it to be important actions that one can experience to a deeper and more fruitful connection to the spirit of life, to all creation. Remember that for artists, consistency and playfulness are important elements in a creative life. Art should be what ever it wants to be in that sacred place of discovery and opportunity. 

In these particular realms is where I garner the best quality of energy for me to maintain what it takes to finish off either a painting or a series of paintings. The less distractions for me, the better. As we know life is ripe with all sorts of temptations and side tracks. Focus daily in the direction of our art and making it is vital to a healthy creative lifestyle.

Along with some ceremony to get in the flow, I listen to all sorts of music as well. Music is also a great facilitator of creative energy. Most of my work is done on my own, except for the times involved where I’ve had people apprentice with me during cycles of paintings and such. So with the amount of time to ones self, being comfortable in your own skin is a necessary skill in your creative portfolio. Art demands attention, it demands your time and focus. 

I have all sorts of other people’s artworks surrounding me in the studio as well. I collect First Nations art myself. I love our artforms across the country from coast to coast to coast. I have several pieces and find such a depth and quality in being a collector as well. Art heals and for me it is a true gift to be an artist and  also one who enjoys the art of others as much as making it.

Any how, this is a general outline of how I do what I do. Art is about relationships and in nature spirit is where I truly get to be “in tune” with the true depth and knowledge of these teachings. Mother Earth is my teacher in so many ways, it leaves me speechless. So I have to go out and make a painting of what I saw, of what I experienced. This is another reason why so many people resonate with my art. It speaks...

All my relations....MAJ

Jacobson native art on being invited to the Robert and Reg Davidson potlatch up in Haida Gwaii

 Good day to each and everyone. Life is well and I am feeling very inspired with the direction my life is going in. Living here on the great Ktunaxa nation deep in the Kootenay mountains is absolutely magnificent. I wake up every day feeling happy, joyous and inspired about life. 

I wanted to share my experiences with the great Haida nation and my invitation to the potlatch of the great Robert and Reg Davidson. Brothers who exemplify cultural pride and masterful talent in the art world. These artists are true magicians to their people. To witness the reverence And cultural pride that the Haida people revered these 2 masters was absolutely incredible. 

Their significance and cultural pride was truly something to behold. It was over 4 days and I had the honour to be invited to participate and share in the history of their people. It was so beautiful and brought up in me a depth of pride and love that humbled me for my entire experience, there. 

Watching the 4 day ceremony and participating in their protocols was a treasure for me which I’ll always behold as life changing. I got to see first hand how important our artforms are to an entire nation of people. How the ceremonies, stories, songs and teachings were revered by their people. It was such a celebration of beauty and story telling. The Davidson brothers released 22 sub crests throughout their artform. Each was something to be so incredibly moved by. 

I learned then on a deeper level than before on just how important our roles are as artists, as visionaries for the people. We are the culture bearers for our society, our clan systems, our teachings and ceremonies. We are the magicians of the earth. The wayshowers for our people, for all people. This is the true role of the artist. 

Enjoy these photographs and the beauty of the Haida nation. What a privilege and thank you for all the love and support of my art and culture of the great Anishanabe. All my relations MAJ