The powerful SunRose IronShell speaks to our WYLDSAGE founder Deborah Anderson about creativity and the ancestral wisdom that is woven into her indigenous art.

SunRose is Sicangu and Oglala Lakota of the Titowan Band of the Oceti Sakowin, the Seven Council Fires known to the world as the Sioux Nation of Indians. She breaks the stereotypes of what America wants Native art to be and is an independent curator, poet and fashion entrepreneur.

In 2012, she earned two Bachelor’s degrees from the Institute of American Indian Arts (Santa Fe, NM)for Studio Arts & Museum Studies. She also received awards from the South Western Indian Art Market SWAIA (Santa Fe.NM) and He Sapa Designer of the Year (BlackHills,SD). A

s a Ledger artist, she takes the traditional form of documentation and reflects a narrative of how Indigenous people are living. Her art gives life back into the old techniques by documenting Oceti Sakowin supernatural icons and stylized portraits.

SunRose has been an advocate of indigeneity and an ambassador for the re-matriation of her people as citizens of the earth throughout her life.She is also a Co-Host on 90.7kpfk Los Angelos “Eagle & Condor: Be a Better Relative” airing weekly Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm pst.

Follow her on Instagram: @livenwarriorstatus