Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title:  “Prayer To The Spirit”

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  26” x 38”
Date:  2000

Where Painted:   United States Penitentiary -  Leavenworth, Ks

This evocative painting captures a woman with her back turned, her hands raised toward a dynamic, swirling sky and a soaring eagle. The vibrant motion of the clouds contrasts with her stillness, symbolizing a profound connection between human vulnerability and the untamed forces of nature. The composition invites viewers to reflect on themes of surrender, hope, and the mysterious dialogue between the earthbound and the infinite.