#105 “Girl In The Snow Storm”

Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title:  Untitled

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  18 X 24
Date:  2007

Where Painted United States Penitentiary -  Coleman, FL

A young Native American girl stands wrapped in a patterned blanket as soft flakes of snow descend around her, each one catching the light like a private constellation. Her expression is quiet and resilient—eyes steady, breath visible in the cold—evoking a lineage of strength and continuity. The blanket’s woven motifs anchor her to culture and family, while the falling snow suggests both the passage of seasons and the fragile, ephemeral moments of childhood. Rendered with careful attention to texture and light, the painting balances intimacy and dignity, inviting the viewer to witness a singular moment that honors heritage, endurance, and the enduring beauty of everyday life.