Fine Art

Zeenah Spirit’s artistic journey is a testament to the power of creativity and resilience. In 2003, her oil painting “Mental Chaos” captivated audiences at a Billings, Montana MDA benefit, and it was subsequently accepted into the permanent collection of the MDA Art Museum in Tucson, Arizona. This piece, an exploration of energy fields in the human body, marked the beginning of Zeenah’s rise in the art world, highlighting her ability to transform abstract concepts into compelling visual narratives.

Her talent continued to gain recognition with the photograph “Hidden,” which earned an Award of Excellence in the VSA Arts 2006 competition. This powerful image was showcased at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C., a fitting honor for a work that delves deep into the unseen layers of reality. In the same year, her evocative photo “Mind’s Eye” was exhibited in the Kennedy Center Hall of States, further cementing her reputation as a master of both photography and painting.

Zeenah Spirit’s work is a fusion of experimental techniques and profound themes. Her traditional canvas paintings blend watercolor and ink, creating a dynamic interplay of colors and textures. In her photography and digital art, she utilizes various software programs to push the boundaries of visual expression.

Zeenah’s paintings explore issues of self-acceptance. She uses surreal art as a way to capture her vision of the world. Her visuals try to define the darkness that makes people uncomfortable and search for the light of knowledge. Much of the imagery contains surreal landscapes of abstract human emotion. Most of her inspiration comes from within, however, artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Salvador Dali, and Angie McMonigal.