Maxine Noel was born in Manitoba of Santee Oglala Sioux parents. She spent her early childhood on her mother's reserve but left at the age of six to attend an Indian residential school. Maxine's early career as a legal secretary was soon overshadowed by her preoccupation 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 castings.Maxine has received excellent response to her work and is now able to devote herself full-time to the creation of art.

Maxine Noel signs her artwork with her Sioux name Ioyan Mani, which translates as "Walk Beyond".

Limited Editions

Some of Maxine's luminous pieces are also available as limited editions of 100 and 125 prints. Sizes given here are the actual image area, in inches. All all signed and numbered by the artist. In some cases artist proofs are available.
Please note that, because of differences in computer displays, some colours may not appear correctly.

Dreamcatcher

Originals

Below are some examples of Maxine's originals available through Whetung Gallery. Some of these images are available as art cards or prints, and some of the prices shown include framing.
Please note that, because of differences in computer displays, some colours may not appear correctly.

Thunder Being - Original $1,275



Little Stories - Original $1,400



New Horizon - Original $2,000



Balance - Original $900
(Framed diptych, shadowboxed)



Sacred Circle - Original $10,000

Also by Maxine Noel:

Art Cards

Glass Ornaments

Bags and Totes

Silk Scarves

Silk Ties

Mugs

Umbrellas

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