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Art Of The Dakotas Artist
Sandy Swallow
Hill City, South Dakota
Internationally and locally-renowned Sandy Swallow-Morgan's artistic passion began in mid life, as she experimented with oils and watercolors while living on a ranch near Pine Ridge. Being self-taught, Sandy created art capturing her spiritual connection to nature, home and family. Sandy is most well known for her hand-pulled block printmaking. This painstaking medium provides her with the ability to create dramatic pieces saturated with deep earth and pastel colors which evoke traditional Native American symbols and images from the natural world. Her prints convey a soothing, peaceful quality which enhance any living or work space.
An enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Nation (Sioux), Sandy's fascinating life history enriches her artistic vision. Her parents Woody and Ethel (Mills) Swallow were ranching when Sandy was born on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Later, while living with her Aunt, she met and married her husband Wayne Morgan and they have three children; Clint, Jackie and Matt. Sandy has always felt an intense spiritual connection to the Black Hills and is proud of her heritage as both her great-grandfathers were present at the historic signing of the 1868 Treaty at Fort Laramie. Chief Red Cloud was a close friend of her great-grandfather Ben Mills, who married a full-blood Lakota. Her other great-grandfather, Eli Swallow was a "galvanized" soldier and was ordered west to Fort Laramie, where he met Sandy's great-grandmother, Lizzie Iote, a Rosebud Sioux. The famous Indian leader, Red Cloud, and Eli Swallow are buried close together in the old cemetery overlooking the Mission at Red Cloud on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Sandy participated, and has to her credit, a long list of accomplishments that she has received from the art world. Winning awards from many art shows such as the Northern Plains Indian Art Market, Sioux Falls, SD; Sweet Willow Indian Market at Great Falls, MT; and Grand River Indian Artists Gathering at Grand Junction, CO have helped inspire her art career.National recognition of her artwork began in 1999, as she was selected to be the artist for the National American Indian Heritage Poster for the United States Department of Agriculture. This piece was titled "In the Eye of a Feather". 10,000 prints were distributed world wide. In 2007 Sandy was commissioned to provide the artwork for the "USDA Guide to American Indians and Alaska Natives Programs". this piece was titled "Soaring into the Future". Sandy is honored to have displayed her art in many prestigious places such as the Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY; the Newberry Library, Chicago, IL; and at a traveling exhibit "Through Indian Eyes" for the legacy of Lewis & Clark. Buyers from as far away as Sweden, England and Germany are anxious to take her art work home. Her success as a Native American Artist continues to grow as in 2007, First Lady Laura Bush invited Sandy to attend the White House Christmas Reception for Artists. Sandy's Christmas ornament, a painting depicting Devil's Tower National Park was displayed on the White House Christmas tree. Presently, Sandy and Wayne have an art gallery located on Main Street in Hill City, SD. She invites you to the Sandy Swallow Gallery for a rewarding experience in Indian Art & Culture.
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"MAJESTIC GUARDIAN"
A Sandy Swallow Limited Edition Print
This print, one of 400, is signed and numbered by Lakota Artist Sandy Swallow. It depicts the majestic bull buffalo guarding over his herd as they roam below the Sacred Site of Bear Butte. The beautiful and colorful sky containing five moons signify the passing of time and generations. The (Tatanka) Buffalo Nation has sustained the great Lakota Nation throughout all generations. The original painting was created with mixed media.
14" X 20" Print Size- $99.00 plus $10.00 shipping in continental U.S.
Protected by © copyright of Sandy Swallow and may not be copied or used without permission of the artist.
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"MAJESTIC GUARDIAN"
A Sandy Swallow Giclee On Canvas
A giclee on canvas with gallery wrap. Signed and numbered by Lakota Artist Sandy Swallow. It depicts the majestic bull buffalo guarding over his herd as they roam below the Sacred Site of Bear Butte. The beautiful and colorful sky containing five moons signify the passing of time and generations. The (Tatanka) Buffalo Nation has sustained the great Lakota Nation throughout all generations. The original painting was created with mixed media.
19" X 24" Giclee Size- $440.00 plus $25.00 shipping in continental U.S.
Protected by © copyright of Sandy Swallow and may not be copied or used without permission of the artist.
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"SOARING INTO THE FUTURE"
A Sandy Swallow Limited Edition Print
Reproduced on PH balanced paper, this limited edition print is signed and number by Lakota Artist Sandy Swallow. This image depicts the majestic Bald Eagle flying before the Lakota (Sioux) symbol of the sun. This represents hope and belief that our future is a clean slate, and we should count our blessings each day. For the original of this print Sandy used acrylic paints on canvas. This image was used by the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Civil Rights, as the cover to their "American Indians and Alaska Natives - A Guide to USDA Programs".
12" X 16" Print Size- $88.00 plus $10.00 shipping in continental U.S.
Protected by © copyright of Sandy Swallow and may not be copied or used without permission of the artist.
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"GIRLS' NIGHT OUT"
A Sandy Swallow Giclee Canvas Print with Gallery Wrap
A signed and numbered Giclee print on canvas with gallery wrap by Lakota Artist Sandy Swallow. With sacred Bear Butte in background, the "girls" are dancing around the traditional Lakota tipi. The stars under the tipi, along with the pine trees of the Black Hills, make this a perfect picture for any wall.
Size- $330.00 plus $25.00 shipping in continental U.S.
Protected by © copyright of Sandy Swallow and may not be copied or used without permission of the artist.
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"TURQUOISE WITH BUFFALO HORN" NECKLACE AND EARRING SET
A "Sandy Swallow Original" Hand Crafted by Sandy Swallow
Choker style turquoise nuggets accented with elongated buffalo horn and sterling silver beads.
Price includes matching French wire earrings. Only one set available.
Necklace 15" long, Earrings 1 1/2" long- $82.50 plus $5.50 shipping in continental U.S.
Protected by © copyright of Sandy Swallow and may not be copied or used without permission of the artist.
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"TURQUOISE WITH ONYX" NECKLACE AND EARRING SET
A "Sandy Swallow Original" Hand Crafted by Sandy Swallow
This choker style turquoise puff oval matrix beads accented with three shapes of onyx and finished with sterling silver beads is stunning. Price includes matching French wire earrings.
Necklace 18" long, Earrings 2" long- $74.50 plus $5.50 shipping in continental U.S.
Protected by © copyright of Sandy Swallow and may not be copied or used without permission of the artist.
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