About this episode

The episode features Oglala Lakota artist Ray Janis discussing his contemporary art that blends cultural identity and storytelling.

Joining Robert Pilot, Ray Janis is an Oglala Lakota artist and graphic designer creating contemporary work rooted in culture, identity, and storytelling. Working across digital design, painting, murals, and illustration, his art blends Lakota perspectives with modern visual language to inspire connection and celebrate Indigenous creativity. After, we will talk to Arvina Martin , Ho-Chunk…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Pilot

Guest: Ray Janis

Topics covered

• Indigenous art
• cultural identity
• storytelling
• Lakota perspectives
• contemporary design

Keywords

• Indigenous creativity
• graphic design
• painting
• murals
• illustration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oglala Lakota, Ho-Chunk

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