Dana Tiger (born 1961) is a Muscogee artist of Seminole and Cherokee descent from Oklahoma. Her artwork focuses on portrayals of strong women. She uses art as a medium for activism and raising awareness. Tiger was inducted into the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame in 2001.
Dana Irene Tiger was born in 1961 to Jerome Tiger[1] and Peggy[2] Richmond. Her father was a full blood Native American of Muskogee-Seminole heritage and her mother is a member of the Cherokee Nation.[3] Tiger's father died of an accidental gunshot wound when she was 5 years old and she was raised by her mother. To promote her father's work, keep his legacy alive, and be taken seriously as an art dealer, Tiger's mother ran the business pretending to be a man. Jerome's brother, Johnny Tiger Jr., acted as the family patriarch, told stories of their father to his children, and surrounded them with art.[2]
Tiger first began painting at age 24, after she left Oklahoma State University.[5] Dana was inspired by the legacy of her father, Jerome Tiger, an exemplary artist who revolutionized the portrayal of Native Americans through his unique art style.[6] Her themes of strong women grew out of personal experiences of discrimination and tragedy.[7] She uses art as a medium to empower women.[8] Dana's art is often centered around her sense of womanhood and the strength of those that surround her.[9] Characteristics of her paintings are resilient Native women depicted in both historical and contemporary leadership positions,[10] usually in watercolor or acrylic.[11]
Tiger often combines artwork and advocacy, promoting benefits for the AIDS Coalition for Indian Outreach, the American Cancer Society, the National Organization for Women, and the Ozark Literacy Council among others.[10] Native American health is a particular focus.[11] While promoting healing and growth through art, she is also a mother, sister, and grandmother.[12]
Personal lifeedit
Tiger had planned to remain single and dedicate her life to art,[8] but when her brother was murdered in 1990 and her sister was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS two years later, her view of the world changed. She felt that she could honor her siblings by bringing new life into the world.[2] Tiger married Donnie Blair on 7 November 1992. They have two children: a daughter Christie, born 1 September 1993, named after her brother, and a son, Coleman Lisan, born 16 July 1995, named for her sister.[1] Both of her children are award-winning artists.[2]
In 1999, Tiger was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Soon after her diagnosis, Tiger's sister Lisa was also diagnosed with Parkinson's.[2]
In 2002, she founded a non-profit organization, Legacy Cultural Learning Community, to foster arts development for Native youth.[7]
Notable worksedit
Tiger's painting We Ride Again was chosen as the cover art for the 2006 Oklahoma Women's Almanac.[13]
A collection of Tiger's work was shown as a part of the Oklahoma Painters exhibition at the Grand Palais, Paris in 2011. She was one of 11 Native American artists who was selected to show at the exhibition.[14]
^ abc"Dana Tiger - Creek Tribe". ArtNatAm. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
^ abcdeTall Chief, Russ (December 2012). "Triumph Over Tragedy". Orenda Art. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
^"Welcome to Twin Territories: Dana Tiger". Cherokees Western. Twin Territories. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
^Oklahoma State University. Student Directory. Stillwater, OK: Department of Student Activities.
^ abcdPearson-Little Thunder, Julie (May 25, 2011). "Oral history interview with Dana Tiger". Oklahoma Native Artists. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
^Correspondent, M. J. VanDeventer-Shelton / Phoenix (20 August 2017). "Muskogee remembers Jerome Tiger on 50th anniversary of his death". Muskogee Phoenix. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
^ abJessepe, Lorraine (26 October 2009). "Dana Tiger answered the voice inside". Indian Country Today Media Network. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
^ abWinslow, Laurie (1 March 1989). "Dana Tiger Featured at Indian Art Show". Tulsa World. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
^Chickasaw.tv | Artist Dana Tiger: Inspired by Strong Indian Women, retrieved 2021-03-09
^ ab"Dana Tiger Painting Selected for Commemorative Poster". Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. May 6, 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
^ abYoung, James (April 3, 2013). "Twelfth Native Women & Men's Wellness Conference Held in San Diego". OU Outreach. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
^"Tiger Art Gallery". Tiger Art Gallery. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
^. The Oklahoma Women's Almanac. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
^Godreche, Dominique (5 April 2012). "American Indian Painters Travel to Paris, Bust a Few Stereotypes". Indian Country Media Network. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
^ abDickerson, Russell (2017-08-17). "Interview with Cover Artist Dana Tiger". Apex Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
^ abcd"Dana Tiger Biography, box 1, folder 5". Tiger Family Collection. Special Collections and University Archives, Oklahoma State University Libraries.
^"Dana Tiger Portraits of Courage and Culture (And a little frybread on the side)". Oklahoma Arts Council. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
^"2001 Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame". Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
External linksedit
Artwork by Dana Tiger from Tiger Art Gallery
Oklahoma Native Artists Oral History Project -- OSU Library
January 01, 1970
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Dana Tiger born 1961 is a Muscogee artist of Seminole and Cherokee descent from Oklahoma Her artwork focuses on portrayals of strong women She uses art as a medium for activism and raising awareness Tiger was inducted into the Oklahoma Women s Hall of Fame in 2001 Dana TigerBornDana Irene Tiger1961 age 62 63 Muskogee OklahomaNationalityMuscogee Nation AmericanEducationOklahoma State University Bacone CollegeOccupationartistYears active1985 presentWebsitewww wbr tigerartgallery wbr com wbr art wbr Contents 1 Biography 2 Personal life 3 Notable works 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksBiography editDana Irene Tiger was born in 1961 to Jerome Tiger 1 and Peggy 2 Richmond Her father was a full blood Native American of Muskogee Seminole heritage and her mother is a member of the Cherokee Nation 3 Tiger s father died of an accidental gunshot wound when she was 5 years old and she was raised by her mother To promote her father s work keep his legacy alive and be taken seriously as an art dealer Tiger s mother ran the business pretending to be a man Jerome s brother Johnny Tiger Jr acted as the family patriarch told stories of their father to his children and surrounded them with art 2 Tiger attended Oklahoma State University from 1981 to 1984 as a student in the College of Arts and Sciences 4 She later attended Bacone College 5 Tiger first began painting at age 24 after she left Oklahoma State University 5 Dana was inspired by the legacy of her father Jerome Tiger an exemplary artist who revolutionized the portrayal of Native Americans through his unique art style 6 Her themes of strong women grew out of personal experiences of discrimination and tragedy 7 She uses art as a medium to empower women 8 Dana s art is often centered around her sense of womanhood and the strength of those that surround her 9 Characteristics of her paintings are resilient Native women depicted in both historical and contemporary leadership positions 10 usually in watercolor or acrylic 11 Tiger often combines artwork and advocacy promoting benefits for the AIDS Coalition for Indian Outreach the American Cancer Society the National Organization for Women and the Ozark Literacy Council among others 10 Native American health is a particular focus 11 While promoting healing and growth through art she is also a mother sister and grandmother 12 Personal life editTiger had planned to remain single and dedicate her life to art 8 but when her brother was murdered in 1990 and her sister was diagnosed with HIV AIDS two years later her view of the world changed She felt that she could honor her siblings by bringing new life into the world 2 Tiger married Donnie Blair on 7 November 1992 They have two children a daughter Christie born 1 September 1993 named after her brother and a son Coleman Lisan born 16 July 1995 named for her sister 1 Both of her children are award winning artists 2 In 1999 Tiger was diagnosed with Parkinson s disease Soon after her diagnosis Tiger s sister Lisa was also diagnosed with Parkinson s 2 In 2002 she founded a non profit organization Legacy Cultural Learning Community to foster arts development for Native youth 7 Notable works editTiger s painting We Ride Again was chosen as the cover art for the 2006 Oklahoma Women s Almanac 13 A collection of Tiger s work was shown as a part of the Oklahoma Painters exhibition at the Grand Palais Paris in 2011 She was one of 11 Native American artists who was selected to show at the exhibition 14 Some of Tiger s other notable works include 1 Totkv 2017 Apex Magazine Cover 15 Changing The Face of Leadership 2006 15 Patrol of the Light Horse 1990 National Police Chiefs Convention Tulsa OK Courage and Culture 1992 AIDS Coalition for Indian Outreach Circle of Life 1993 American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness Project for Native American Women Under Control 1993 American Indian College Fund Beautiful New Worlds 1993 Ozark Literacy Council Keeping Cultures Fires Burning 1993 National Organization for Women Oklahoma State Conference The Healing Dream 1994 Follies Inc AIDS Benefit Wisdom from the Past Strength for the Future 1995 Conference on the State of the American Indian FamilyAwards editYoungest Master Artist by Five Civilized Tribes Museum 5 Two Best in Show awards at the Five Civilized Tribes Museum Annual Student Art Show 16 First Place Watercolor Division 1988 Tulsa Indian Art Festival Tulsa Oklahoma 16 Special Merit Award 1988 Trail of Tears Art Show Tahlequah Oklahoma 16 Featured Artist 1989 Tulsa Indian Art Festival Tulsa Oklahoma 16 Creek Nation Artist of the Year 17 First People s Fund Community Spirit Award 2001 5 Inductee Oklahoma Women s Hall of Fame 2001 18 References edit a b c Dana Tiger Creek Tribe ArtNatAm Retrieved 8 April 2015 a b c d e Tall Chief Russ December 2012 Triumph Over Tragedy Orenda Art Retrieved 8 April 2015 Welcome to Twin Territories Dana Tiger Cherokees Western Twin Territories Retrieved 8 April 2015 Oklahoma State University Student Directory Stillwater OK Department of Student Activities a b c d Pearson Little Thunder Julie May 25 2011 Oral history interview with Dana Tiger Oklahoma Native Artists Retrieved 28 July 2020 Correspondent M J VanDeventer Shelton Phoenix 20 August 2017 Muskogee remembers Jerome Tiger on 50th anniversary of his death Muskogee Phoenix Retrieved 2021 03 09 a b Jessepe Lorraine 26 October 2009 Dana Tiger answered the voice inside Indian Country Today Media Network Retrieved 8 April 2015 a b Winslow Laurie 1 March 1989 Dana Tiger Featured at Indian Art Show Tulsa World Retrieved 8 April 2015 Chickasaw tv Artist Dana Tiger Inspired by Strong Indian Women retrieved 2021 03 09 a b Dana Tiger Painting Selected for Commemorative Poster Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence May 6 2008 Retrieved 8 April 2015 a b Young James April 3 2013 Twelfth Native Women amp Men s Wellness Conference Held in San Diego OU Outreach Retrieved 8 April 2015 Tiger Art Gallery Tiger Art Gallery Retrieved 2021 03 09 About the Oklahoma Women s Almanac Cover The Oklahoma Women s Almanac Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 7 May 2015 Godreche Dominique 5 April 2012 American Indian Painters Travel to Paris Bust a Few Stereotypes Indian Country Media Network Retrieved 7 May 2015 a b Dickerson Russell 2017 08 17 Interview with Cover Artist Dana Tiger Apex Magazine Retrieved 2021 03 09 a b c d Dana Tiger Biography box 1 folder 5 Tiger Family Collection Special Collections and University Archives Oklahoma State University Libraries Dana Tiger Portraits of Courage and Culture And a little frybread on the side Oklahoma Arts Council Retrieved 7 May 2015 2001 Oklahoma Women s Hall of Fame Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Retrieved 7 May 2015 External links editArtwork by Dana Tiger from Tiger Art Gallery Oklahoma Native Artists Oral History Project OSU Library Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dana Tiger amp oldid 1223634666, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
