About
Mia Vinson is a multidisciplinary artist from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and a proud member of the Cherokee and Osage Nations. Her work is rooted in a commitment to Native American arts and storytelling, with a focus on fostering cultural education and community engagement.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma, where she specialized in painting and printmaking. Mia’s work has been exhibited across Oklahoma, and her piece Metamorphosis is part of the permanent collection at the Bizzell Memorial Library in Norman, Oklahoma.
ARTIST STATEMENT
My multidisciplinary practice centers on Native American culture, history, and the contemporary Indigenous experience in 21st-century America. I seek to challenge exclusionary ideals of Native American art, while honoring the complexity of Indigenous identities and traditions. Through my work, I aim to raise awareness for contemporary native-led movements like Murdered and Missing Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) and Land Back. The historical injustices against Native American communities are often overlooked even as they continue to affect individuals today. I would like to be a part of creating a world where more people are educated about the histories and cultures of Native American tribes.
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