Steven Deo (Creek-Yuchi, b. 1956)

PERCEPTION OF NATIVE IDENTITY 1994
Oil on canvas 61" x 49"

"Being a Native American indigenous to the southeastern United States and raised in that Native cultural tradition I've always had to rationalize my tradition with the indoctrinated identity I received in the public education process. As Native Americans we are continually traversing the boundaries of cultural tradition and the contemporary society."