Leilani Shaw

Leilani Shaw is Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) from Akwesasne, New York and Cui-ui Ticutta (Northern Paiute) from Pyramid Lake, Nevada. She is a multidisciplinary artist whose work celebrates and explores the complexities of Indigenous identity, particularly through the lens of Indigenous womanhood. Specializing in digital art, murals, and projection mapping, her art blends traditional Indigenous storytelling with contemporary, surrealistic elements.

Rooted in her deep connection with community, Leilani's art honors the resilience, beauty, and evolving roles of Indigenous women. Her work often challenges stereotypes and historical misrepresentations, offering new perspectives on the strength of Indigenous women and the deep-rooted matriarchal relationships that came before us.

With a passion for elevating Indigenous voices, Leilani continues to push the boundaries of her artistic practice, working across various media to reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of Indigenous art.

First Environment

Medium: Art Print

24" x 36"

$500

“Women are the first environment. We are privileged to be the doorway to life. At the breast of women, the generations are nourished and sustained. From the bodies of women flow the relationship of these generations both to society and to the natural world. In this way is the earth our mother, the old people said. In this way, we as women are earth.”  -Katsi Cook, Kanien'kehá:ka from Akwesasne

Pickup at Red Earth Art Gallery, 100 N Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK 73102.
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