Maxine was born in Manitoba of Santee Oglala Sioux parents.She spent her early childhood on her mother's reserve but at the age of six she left to attend an Indian residential school.Maxine's early career as a legal secretary was soon overshadowned by her preoccupaton with painting and drawing.She took a course in advanced design where a teacher noticed Maxine's tendency toward linear expression and encouraged her in the use of shape and line to suggest movement.She learned those lessons well as evidenced by much of her work today.Since those early days Maxine has mastered the skills of painting and drawing plus the processes of serigraphy, etching and stone lithography.Recently, she has turned her talents to the creation of editions in cast paper and limited edition bronze casting.
Maxine has received excellent response to her work and now able to devote herself full time to the the creation of art.
Maxine Noel signs her artwork with her Sioux name IOYAN MANI, which translates as "Walk Beyond"
Spirit of the Solstice
22 x 17 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
Porcelain Coffee Mug "Rainmaker"
5 (Height) in.
Porcelain Coffee Mug "Friends"
5 (Height) in.
Dance of the Summer Moon
20 x 15 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
Dance of the Summer Sun
20 x 15 in. Limited Edition Prints/Giclees
