Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning, Montana

Mari King's oil paintings and pastels have an emotional and spiritual quality to them. "A painting stirs feelings, foretells new or old experiences that can be soothing, comforting, and aids us towards greater fulfillment of self-understanding. Art is not merely ornamental. It also facilitates a functional aspect that promotes life." King's paintings have a tangible yet surreal quality to them. Swerving colors and rich sepia tones suggest inner peace and understanding in her subject.

For more information on the artist featured on this page, please contact Museum of the Plains Indian mpi@3rivers.net.