Shaman On Red and Green
- Artist
- Norval Morrisseau
- Date
- 1995
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
"Shaman On Red and Green" is a compelling symbolic painting that vividly depicts an underwater panther, a vital mythical water being among many Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands and Great Lakes region, especially the Anishinaabe. The artwork's style reflects Naïve art (primitivism) with its straightforward, unrefined forms that emphasize spiritual and cultural symbolism over realistic detail. The bold use of red and green enhances the mystical quality of the scene, inviting viewers to explore the deep cultural significance of these mythic creatures in Indigenous storytelling and beliefs.
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