Fine Art Batiks by Echo Ukrainetz
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Native Americans

I have always been moved by the works of photographers from the late 19th century and early 20th century. They depict the changing world of the Native American culture. I am intrigued by the conviction and strength of the portraits during this era. When photographing my own reference material I attempt to capture the same spirit. Creating portraits in batik is  especially rewarding.

​All major works come with a story about the historical significance of the piece. Please contact me for stories and more information .
Picture
Chief Red Cloud
30 x 20
Batik
​Available
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Little Big Man
31 x 17
Batik with Gold Leaf
​Night of Artists
March 24 - May 7, 2023
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Picture
The Raven
28 x 28
​Batik with Gold Leaf and copper powder
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The Moon Will Guide You
Batik with Gold Leaf
24 x 20
​Night of Artists
March 24 - May 7, 2023
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Dance by the Light of the Moon
​Batik with Gold Leaf

24 x 20
​Night of Artists
March 24 - May 7, 2023
Picture
Many Turning Robes
16 x 14
Batik
​Night of Artists
March 24 - May 7, 2023
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Sioux Society
32 x 26.5
Batik With Gold Leaf
Available
Picture
Wisham Bride
16 x 12
Batik with Gold and Copper Powder
Available
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Picture

Pable Suaso
16.5 x 13.25
Batik
Available

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Dust Maker
36 x 16
​Batik with Gold Leaf
​Bitterroot Frames and Gallery

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Forget Me Not
24 x 16
Batik
​Bitterroot Frames and Gallery

Picture
Four Apache Scouts
25 x 25
Batik
Latigo and Lace
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Fish Hawk
24 x 20
Batik
Grand Union
Fort Benton MT
Picture
Lazy Boy
34 x 24
Batik with Gold Leaf
Latigo and Lace
The four batiks below were a study in color. They are all 12.25 x 12.25 with gold leaf.

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Power
​Red was often thought of as the color of war, and was a favorite color of many Native American tribes.They used of red paint as preparation for battle but it was also used for other occasions representing festivity or joy, or the sun, light, life, energy, or power. (Lewis, 2009)
Red was produced from clays containing oxides of iron, roots, berries, barks and beets.
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint-customs- colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
Latigo and Lace
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Water
​Blue is the most sacred of all colors as it is the very essence of Inyan (Stone) who helped to create the world.
Today, Lakota people believe water is medicinal which originates from this ancient ideology. This is the impetus behind the current native resistance to “fracking” of major oil companies. This mining method is wreaking havoc with the earth just to obtain more oil and money.
Blue face paint also symbolizes wisdom and confidence and was produced from duck manure, clays, oxides, powdered azurite and lapis, sun flower seeds, berries and flowers
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint- customs-colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm
Latigo and Lace
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Wisdom
Red is a color of the north and denotes perseverance, endurance, pureness, and wisdom of the White Hairs (reference to age).
Many Native American tribes used of red paint as preparation for battle but it was also used for other occasions representing festivity or joy, or the sun, light, life, energy, or power. (Lewis, 2009)
https://anthropologylover.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/native-american-face-paint-customs- colors-designs/ https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/color-meanings- symbolism.htm​
Latigo and Lace
Picture
Cheyenne Story-Battle of Greasey Grass (Custer's Last Stand
24 x 25
Batik
​
Winston Gallery

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 Story of Mountain Chief
21 x 27
Batik
Arvon Hotel
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Golden Girl
20.75 x 17.5
​Batik with Gold Leaf
Arvon Hotel
Picture
On The Way to a  Warrior
25 x 20
Batik with Gold Leaf
Arvon Hotel
Picture
Too Many Drivers at the Wheel
(Ride Share)
37.5 x 29
Our Town
Arvon Hotel
Picture
Navajo Woman
12 x 9 
Batik
Available
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Moving Robe
18 x 24

batik
Latigo and Lace

Picture
Echos Above the Canyon
29 x 22
​Batik
Winston Gallery
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