Daniel
Ramirez is born on June 1st, 1953 and is a certified descendent
of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. His mother was
full blood Saginaw Swan Creek Black River Chippewa. For many years
Daniel has dedicated himself to becoming the best painter of contemporary
woodland images and his dedication has been in memory of his mother.
With her as an inspiration, he succeeded to receive his Bachelor
degree and a Master in Fine Arts, both from the University of Michigan,
and has built a successful art business. Daniel has won multiple
awards in prestigious art competitions across the Country. He is
now a well recognized Indian Artist for his work in watercolors
and acrylics and for his drawings in charcoal and pastels. Daniel
Ramirez paintings are displayed in several museums as part of their
permanent collection and his work is represented in over 50 art
stores and galleries from New York City to Los Angeles. His collector
base is well developed and they show a constant interest in his
new work.
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Shawl Dancer
Daniel's
company Native Image has been in existence for over fifteen years.
He continues to create Woodland Arts and Designs through his consulting
with several Native American Tribes throughout the entire United
States. He has been presenting his work in the most prestigious
Indian Markets, Nationwide Conferences, Academic programs and events,
National Trade shows and many other Art Shows and Pow Wows throughout
the Country for more than ten years. His business has been a leader
in contemporary art innovation, thus demonstrating the range of
new directions in Indian Art. Daniel's innovations include interpreting
Woodland Arts using digital imagery, and designing and incorporating
these images in several other new media. In 1999, Daniel received
the prestigious Dupont Antron Award for his work in carpet design.
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"My
wish is to demonstrate the diversity and beauty of my art, our culture,
and my people. I am proud to be Anishinabe and I hope my work demonstrates
that in some way" --- Daniel Borja Ramirez
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