Kinsman Robinson Galleries
Art connects all people. Norval Morrisseau strongly believed in this notion and he explored it throughout
his career. By interpreting Ojibwa legends, Morrisseau depicted all levels of human existence. His paintings
challenge viewers to look beyond themselves and their immediate surroundings into the realm of spiritual
or astral worlds. Morrisseau transcended religion for spiritualism, he transcended the body for the spirit,
the world for the infinite universe and ultimately oneness for wholeness. He turned literal translations
of figurative ideas into powerful icons. This exhibition includes never-before-seen murals depicting
Morrisseau's personal experiences and out-of-body travels to alternate worlds. Viewers might experience
a spiritual awakening by taking in the sheer size, complex
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Norval Morrisseau, Shaman Appears Before All Creatures, 1991, Acrylic on canvas
NORVAL MORRISSEAU - TRANSCENDING ONE
Visual art
A48 Kinsman Robinson Galleries, 108 Cumberland St.
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