Art, Adventure, & Advocacy...
“feel, within the iris mystery of eyes,
the powdered silk wings of a butterfly
interwoven with the celebration of life…
… beyond even my intentions…
as the image breathes full
and flies with a life of its own….”
Asante Riverwind is a life-long creator of fine art, blending a range of art traditions and cultures. Many of his works fuse Celtic and original designs with wild nature, dreams, visions, and spirit.
Born in early 1953, in the "Year of the Water Dragon," this fiery artist was taught and encouraged by his artistic mother as soon as he could hold a pencil. Ten years of formal study at five universities were completed at Cornish Art Institute in Seattle, Washington, in 1980. His art has exhibited extensively, been featured worldwide, and included in a number of published books. "Raven", a compilation of raven inspired art and poetry, and "Canini" a collection of wolf and coyote inspired art and poetry, are his most recent books, published in 2011 and 2012 (respectively). [See the "Art & Verse" page for links and additional info).
Asante is a multi-decade activist on both social and ecological issues, co-founding a number of organizations and community groups since beginning as a teenager in 1968. Most recently he founded a new arts and ecology resource, Gaia Ki. "Gaia" symbolizing the living Earth, "Ki" the flow of life energy, restoring balance and harmony. Asante is also a musician, writer, and poet. "Art and Evolution" is the name he uses for this amalgamation of activism and art.
An ardent explorer of nature's wild wonders and spirit's limitless dimensions, Asante's art blends inspiration from wildland adventures, dreams and visions, creating images infused with life's magic. In this "interesting times" era, his art illuminates places of harmony, compassion, healing change and the inherent connection of all beings beyond time.
Asante lived for over 16 years in tipi’s, a yurt, an earth lodge, and a strawbale home – from an island in Puget Sound, to the forests of the Cascades and Blue Mountains, and Arizona’s Sonoran desert—part of a commitment to ecological and simple living. He has three grown sons, and a number of grandchildren, who help inspire his efforts. Asante and his wife Sylvia currently reside in the Eugene, Oregon area of Cascadia, creating art, music, and exploring the region's wild wonderlands.
In addition to original and commissioned art, Asante offers a range of quality art prints, giclees, cards, books, & organic t-shirts. He may be contacted via email: ariverwindarts.@gmail.com or asante@asanteriverwindarts.com Website: www.asanteriverwindarts.com
"Earth is not ours to own.
We are here but in passing,
a dance in a dream…
Earth belongs to the wildlife &
future generations yet to be… "
the powdered silk wings of a butterfly
interwoven with the celebration of life…
… beyond even my intentions…
as the image breathes full
and flies with a life of its own….”
Asante Riverwind is a life-long creator of fine art, blending a range of art traditions and cultures. Many of his works fuse Celtic and original designs with wild nature, dreams, visions, and spirit.
Born in early 1953, in the "Year of the Water Dragon," this fiery artist was taught and encouraged by his artistic mother as soon as he could hold a pencil. Ten years of formal study at five universities were completed at Cornish Art Institute in Seattle, Washington, in 1980. His art has exhibited extensively, been featured worldwide, and included in a number of published books. "Raven", a compilation of raven inspired art and poetry, and "Canini" a collection of wolf and coyote inspired art and poetry, are his most recent books, published in 2011 and 2012 (respectively). [See the "Art & Verse" page for links and additional info).
Asante is a multi-decade activist on both social and ecological issues, co-founding a number of organizations and community groups since beginning as a teenager in 1968. Most recently he founded a new arts and ecology resource, Gaia Ki. "Gaia" symbolizing the living Earth, "Ki" the flow of life energy, restoring balance and harmony. Asante is also a musician, writer, and poet. "Art and Evolution" is the name he uses for this amalgamation of activism and art.
An ardent explorer of nature's wild wonders and spirit's limitless dimensions, Asante's art blends inspiration from wildland adventures, dreams and visions, creating images infused with life's magic. In this "interesting times" era, his art illuminates places of harmony, compassion, healing change and the inherent connection of all beings beyond time.
Asante lived for over 16 years in tipi’s, a yurt, an earth lodge, and a strawbale home – from an island in Puget Sound, to the forests of the Cascades and Blue Mountains, and Arizona’s Sonoran desert—part of a commitment to ecological and simple living. He has three grown sons, and a number of grandchildren, who help inspire his efforts. Asante and his wife Sylvia currently reside in the Eugene, Oregon area of Cascadia, creating art, music, and exploring the region's wild wonderlands.
In addition to original and commissioned art, Asante offers a range of quality art prints, giclees, cards, books, & organic t-shirts. He may be contacted via email: ariverwindarts.@gmail.com or asante@asanteriverwindarts.com Website: www.asanteriverwindarts.com
"Earth is not ours to own.
We are here but in passing,
a dance in a dream…
Earth belongs to the wildlife &
future generations yet to be… "
Education, Art Shows, Published Works, etc...
Nature - the wondrous wisdom & magic of this living Earth;
the depths, insight, knowing & mystery of spirit & dreams;
the interdependent karmic weave we all share with each other;
the adventurous loving experiences of life; our children &
family - all are among our best teachers. Through these art
sings, inspiration guides, & creativity flowers...
the depths, insight, knowing & mystery of spirit & dreams;
the interdependent karmic weave we all share with each other;
the adventurous loving experiences of life; our children &
family - all are among our best teachers. Through these art
sings, inspiration guides, & creativity flowers...
Fine Arts Formal Training
Major in Fine Arts (minor in Anthropology), art focus on painting, drawing, and sculpture at:
· University of Wisconsin, Parkside and Greenquist Extensions, Racine and Kenosha Wisconsin, 1971-1973;
· Loop City College, Chicago, Illinois 1975-1977;
· University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 1977-1979;
· Cornish Art Institute, Seattle, Washington 1979-1980.
For years now, the Home Gallery & Art Studio are open by appointment - and on periodic open art studio and House Concert music and art events. Currently there are over 170 artworks on display, including paintings, mixed media, pen & ink, stone sculpture, and other works; as well as a wide selection of art prints, cards, art t-shirts, and art & verse books - a creative feast for inspiration, heart and spirit!
Select Art Shows & Events
· Racine Artists Coop, Racine, Wisconsin 1973, 1976-1977;
· Douglas Avenue Gallery, Racine, Wisconsin 1976-1977;
· University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 1977-1979;
· Cornish Art Institute, Seattle, Washington 1979-1980;
· Cause Celebre', Seattle, Washington, 1982-1984;
· Winged Works, Seattle, Washington, 1983-1989;
· Okanogan Faire, Okanogan County/Tonasket, Washington, 1985-2002;
· Salal, Port Townsend, Washington 1985-1986;
· No Exit, Port Townsend, Washington 1986;
· Excelsior, Port Townsend, Washington 1986-1987;
· Wheeler County Faire, Fossil, Oregon 1992;
· Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, End Corporate Dominance Conference, 1998;
· Jackson Parlor Gallery, Seattle, Washington, 1999;
· Tucson Arts Square, Tucson, Arizona, 2003-2004;
· The Gallery, Pearce, Arizona, 2005;
· BizArt Gallery, Bisbee, Arizona, 2003-2005;
· My Own Two Hands, Sisters, Oregon, 2006;
· Oregon Sierra Gala, Portland, Oregon, 2006-2009;
· Strictly Organic, Bend, Oregon, 2009;
· Sarasota Art Center, Sarasota, Florida, 2011;
· Englewood Art Center, Englewood, Florida, 2011;
Sarasota Art Center, Sarasota, Florida, 2012;
Gallery 86, Haywood Arts Council, Waynesville, North Carolina, 2012-2013;
Weaverville Art Safari 2014 - 2015 shows, Weaverville, North Carolina;
Weaverville Art in Autumn, Weaverville, NC, 2014;
New Zone Gallery, Eugene, Oregon 2015 - 2022 (ongoing);
Emerald Art Center, Springfield, Oregon 2015 - 2018, 2022;
Maude Kerns Gallery, Eugene, Oregon 2017-2020;
Wise Turtle Acupuncture, Springfield, Oregon, February 2016;
Jazz Station, Eugene, Oregon 2016;
Noisette, Eugene, Oregon 2016;
Townshends Teahouse, Eugene, Oregon 2016 - 2018;
Sam Bonds, Eugene, Oregon 2016, 2017, 2018;
Allann Brothers, Eugene, Oregon 2017, 2018;
The Sub Shop, Eugene, Oregon 2017;
Off the Waffle (downtown & southtown), Eugene, Oregon, 2017;
Stand UP!, NZ-Klausmier, Eugene, Oregon 2017;
Cascades Center, Springfield, Oregon, 2018;
New Frontier, Eugene, Oregon 2018;
Asian Celebration, Eugene, Oregon 2018, 2019, 2020;
OSLP, Lincoln St. Gallery, Eugene, Oregon 2018 - 2020;
Cornbread Cafe, Eugene, Oregon, 2018, 2019;
Alexi Era Gallery, Eugene, Oregon, 2018;
Mayor's Art Show, Eugene Oregon (juried show) 2018, and 2020 where I received the Mayor's Choice Award for 2-D Art, (and I was a juror for MAS in 2019);
Island Park Art Gallery, Willamalane Activity Center, Springfield, Oregon, 2018;
Eugene Airport Gallery, Eugene, Oregon 2018-2019;
Philomath Museum "Imagine the Future" juried show our collaborative installation piece "Crossroads" created with artist Ralf Huber (which has been showing consistently since its creation in August 2020).
Tea Chai Te' teahouse in downtown Eugene, May show with over 70 original artworks.
Windemere Reality, Eugene Oregon, a two month group show with multiple regional artists.
Publications
Numerous magazines, newspapers, brochures, calendars, books, posters and graphic publications from 1969 to present, including:
Newspapers/magazines:
· Bad Moon Rising, U. of O., Northwest Passage, Talking Leaves, Catalyst, Earth First! Journal, Pacific Mountain Wildcat, Compost the Corporations, Wild Rockies Review, Wild Juniper Journal, The Conifer, and other publications;
Books:
· Year of Water Dragon's Return ©2013, by Asante Riverwind;
Canini ©2012, by Asante Riverwind;
Raven ©2011, by Asante Riverwind;
When Dream Cats Pounce ©1988, by Asante Riverwind;
From the River's Wind ©1998, by Asante Riverwind;
Feelings/Thoughts ©1982, by Asante Riverwind;
Words ©1988, by Asante Riverwind;
Books with Asante's Art & Illustrations:
· Sylvia's Poetry by Sylvia Rodrigo-Riverwind, ©2011;
· Greensleeves by Lindianne Sarno, ©2006;
· The Corporate Consensus by George Draffen, ©2000;
· Earth First! Campfire Poems edited by Dennis Fritzinger, ©1998;
· Southern Arizona Almanac by Jean Eisenhower, ©2004, 2005;
· Rattlesnake Fire by Jean Eisenhower, ©2007, second edition 2010;
· Hootenanny by the Hootenanny Collective, ©2001;
Bear Shit on the Trail edited by Dennis Fritzinger ©2022;
Art Venues: Fine art prints, cards, books, posters, and t-shirts through varied businesses, venues, and events across the country.
...released, art flies with a life its own, traversing time & landscapes knowing no bounds...