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For Zimmerman, painting opens a space for him to connect and learn about the inhabitants of the land that the Ojibwe culture is so deeply rooted in. Through his paintings, he is able to share this personal growth with a wider audience, to preserve stories in art, and — as with the otter — to dignify creation.
With a recent exploration of the Alaskan frontier and northern Canada, he rededicated himself to painting with a ferocity that had been absent since his earlier studio days, completing an entirely new body of work over the last year.
Oct 2, 2020 · Zimmerman’s style borrows from the Woodlands style of art pioneered by Norval Morrisseau, but also uniquely incorporates his own personal background and training in realism. Each piece captures a particular story from his heritage, and is laced with rich symbolism and hidden detail.
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Jun 25, 2020 · Sam Zimmerman's paintings draw on his Ojibwe heritage to tell stories rich with imagery of the North Shore.
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Aug 10, 2023 · His artwork explores his Ojibwe heritage, as well as his learnings and experiences in nature after returning to his ancestral homelands. Sam shares about learning language and culture through community collaborations, illustrating books for Native authors, and collaborating with family.
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Join the St. Louis County Historical Society on Thursday, April 4, from 5pm-6pm for the unveiling of a newly commissioned Samuel Zimmerman/Zhaawanoogiizhik painting, Maang Sings to the Manoomin, as part of the Twin Ports Festival of History.
