Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title:  “Untitled” - Man on motorcycle in front of buffalo herd

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  23” x 29”
Date:  2011

Where Painted:   United States Penitentiary -

This striking painting captures the dynamic tension between tradition and modernity, depicting a Native American man skillfully riding a motorcycle as he races alongside a powerful stampede of wild bison. The artwork evokes themes of cultural heritage, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between Indigenous people and the natural world. Through vivid colors and bold movement, it celebrates the enduring spirit and strength of Native identity in a rapidly changing landscape.