Description

“To cut the Gordian knot” is a metaphor for solving a complex problem with a bold, decisive action, such as when Sequoyah, a man who had never read a book, created a legacy that taught thousands to read and write with his syllabary invention. It not only preserved our people’s language, but it also empowered an entire nation.

About the Artist

Award-winning artist Ron Mitchell is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. Mitchell has been a fixture around Native American art shows for decades. He was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, on December 25, 1943, and was raised on various military bases in the United States and Germany. He spent many summers with his Cherokee grandmother, whose stories and legends of the Cherokee people inspired him and still influence his art today. His prolific style evolved over the years, as he instinctively painted, drew, and sculpted about his heritage. Whether it be by incorporating representations of impossible spaces, shapes, objects turning into something completely different, or using the full spectrum of colors in his paintings, his style has changed with the seasons, matching the change and growth of the Cherokee Nation. Dreaming and thinking of the ways of the old and new, his artwork reflects his hours of research and hard work. Today, he is passing that experience and knowledge down to his son, granddaughter, and other artists: artwork that is as modern as today, but drawn from inspirations linking it to the past.

Pickup & Shipping

All artworks sold will be shipped from the gallery after the show closes. Packages should go out no later than September 20, 2025. Visit here to learn more about shipping and handling as well as tax-exempt purchases.