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MOTHER EARTH - SOGO BIA’

Mixed Media : Ledger Paper, Acrylic Paint, Colored Pencil, Marker, India Ink

Dimensions: 11”x17”Original: 1810 Ledger Paper

By: Joanne Brings Thunder - 2025

MOTHER EARTH - SOGO BIA

In Shoshone tradition, the Earth is not merely land to be walked upon—she is a living, nurturing presence, the giver of life and the keeper of balance. Sogo Bia - Mother Earth honors this sacred relationship, portraying her as both a guardian and a sustainer, woven from the threads of sky, water, and soil. Through this piece, I seek to reflect on the Shoshone understanding of my people’s deep connection to the land—where every mountain, river, and breeze represents the wisdom, respect and connections passed down through generations.

This artwork is an offering of gratitude, a reminder that we are all children of the Earth, bound by a responsibility to protect and cherish her as our ancestors have for millennia. May it inspire reverence for her enduring strength and the delicate harmony we must preserve.