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name stands for a very special art form which still surprises and captivates
the art world. His paintings depict legends passed on by the Elders over
generations, and through these legends move us right into the rythm of
existence. No artist has ever demonstrated in such a way the necessary
connections which make for harmony in Nature, that we are all interconnected,
land, plants, animals and human beings. The art of Mishibinijima leads us
into a world of fantasy, powerful, mysterious and beautiful.
Freedom in life and in art is essential to Mishibinijima. He first discovered
his artistic talents while attending Manitoulin Secondary High School at the
young age of 15 and has been passionately painting in oils and acrylics ever
since.
Mishibinijima realized at an early age that painting would be his way to
explore and articulate his love for and understanding of life. He strives to
communicate his deepest feelings about his cultural survival, the legends and
the spiritual teachings that have been passed on to him by his elders.
Born on the 12th of February 1954, Mishibinijima is an Ojibway from the
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve on Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater
island in the world, located in Ontario, Canada. Though given the name James
Alexander Simon by the missionaries who could not pronounce his native name,
he proudly signs his work Mishibinijima.
He is the proud father of four beautiful children. He attributes his
inspirations to his children and dreams of a better world for all our
children.
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