David
Eveningthunder
Eveningthunder
"My art, is paying tribute to the contemporary Indian
dancers who are keeping the traditions of our
ancestors alive. I feel that the modern-day Pow Wow
brings about important social interchange between
the nemah (We People) and di-eeh vohn (White
People). As well as the exchange of culture, the
camaraderie between different tribes helps to form a
stronger bond and cohesive foundation for our
children."
L. David Eveningthunder spent his early childhood
on the Shoshone-Bannock Reservation in Fort Hall,
Idaho. The spiritual guidance he received from his
father and grandfather, both medicine people,
helped him maintain his identity even after he
became orphaned at a young age and was taken
away from his people.
David's first pencils were given to him by his uncles,
all gifted artists who never became known by the
public. He feels that he owes his success to them.
David now resides in Alabama, and is active in the
Pow Wow circuit. He is best known for his portrayals
of dancers, most of whom he knows personally.
dancers who are keeping the traditions of our
ancestors alive. I feel that the modern-day Pow Wow
brings about important social interchange between
the nemah (We People) and di-eeh vohn (White
People). As well as the exchange of culture, the
camaraderie between different tribes helps to form a
stronger bond and cohesive foundation for our
children."
L. David Eveningthunder spent his early childhood
on the Shoshone-Bannock Reservation in Fort Hall,
Idaho. The spiritual guidance he received from his
father and grandfather, both medicine people,
helped him maintain his identity even after he
became orphaned at a young age and was taken
away from his people.
David's first pencils were given to him by his uncles,
all gifted artists who never became known by the
public. He feels that he owes his success to them.
David now resides in Alabama, and is active in the
Pow Wow circuit. He is best known for his portrayals
of dancers, most of whom he knows personally.
