"Slowly Breaking Through the Daylight"

Craig George "Slowly Breaking Through the Daylight" Oil on BFK Paper11 3/4" x 19 3/8" Framed. Craig George, of Diné heritage, produces artwork that offers a visual juxtaposition of two contrasting cultural experiences: the urban atmosphere of South Central Los Angeles, where he was brought up, and his current residence amidst the tranquil landscape of the Navajo reservation in Arizona. Having initially honed his skills as an autodidactic artist, his later studies at the Institute of the American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe broadened his understanding and respect for the diverse cultures of different tribes. George's remarkable paintings have found homes in esteemed establishments, both private and public, including the Institute of American Indian Arts Museum, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, and the University of Oklahoma. George reminisces, "I first started with pencil and ink at nine years old. I just started drawing, spray painting. The first time I picked up a