Echos
by Lyssa Lovejoy
This painting honors the sacred bond between the buffalo and the people of the West. Layered silhouettes and glowing forms echo their enduring presence, even through near-destruction. Written across the surface is a Lakota prayer, alongside traditional symbols, grounding the work in reverence and remembrance. Echoes is both a tribute and a teaching: the buffalo sustained body and spirit, and their story urges us to live with respect, balance, and gratitude.