Artist:  Leonard Peltier (b. 1944)
Title: “Ava By The Creek”

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Dimensions:  18” x 24” on Canvas board
Date:  2009

Where Painted:  United States Penitentiary -  Lewisburg, PA

This evocative painting captures a woman crouching by a riverbank, immersed in a moment of quiet reflection. The gentle flow of water mirrors her contemplative mood, while the natural setting emphasizes a deep connection between human and nature. Subtle details in her posture and expression invite viewers to explore themes of solitude, introspection, and harmony with the environment.