TITLE: UNIVERSAL SISTERHOOD

Description: These two women are the devoted waters of and keepers of the universe, creating balance and harmony. The “Three Sisters’ Tradition is an Iroquois and Cherokee agricultural practice where corn, beans and squash are planted together to nurture each other, symbolizing deep familial and environmental bonds.

Relating artwork to the Cherokee poem: ‘The Search for the Uktena’.

Medium:  acrylic and spray paint, wood and marbles.

by Atoni the Artist (Maria McKnight)

YEAR: 2026

SIZE: 24 x 30

TITLE: BLACK WOMANS UNIVERSAL BREATHE

Description: This expressive 3-dimensional art explores the connectivity between life on earth and the beauty of interstellar space. This evolving woman takes a deep breathe into the universe to release the burdens of life and trauma, to free herself and her people from our earthy troubles.

Media: Includes the use of items found in nature like leaves and sticks, to create the look of nature using spray paint techniques; mica powder mixed with resin then poured over canvas. Finished with crushed glass effects to create levels; marbles and stones.

Journey into outer space with a breathe of fresh air combined with nature. ‘The freedom to travel mindfully is boundless’.

YEAR: 2024

SIZE: 2 canvas: 16” x 20”

PRICE: $500 (one); $1,000 (set of two)

TITLE: 7 MOONS OF NEGRA

Description: Expressive 3-dimensional art represents the ‘7-stages of the Moon’ before it can form a crescent moon. This intentional black and white painting shows the connectivity of space and nature, with the use of branches to create interstellar connections.

Media: Includes the use of items found in nature; leaves and sticks to create the look of nature using spray paint techniques. Mica mixed with resin and poured on canvas. Finished with crushed glass effects to create levels; glass pebbles & stones.

A fountain of electric nebula compliments the dark space with naturally forming branches creating life. If you look closely, you may find a wispy guardian of the universe; some people see a woman.

YEAR: 2024

SIZE: 24” x 30”

PRICING: $500.00 USD (discounted due to slight canvas wrapping)

TITLE: THE MESSAGE

Description: This painting is the manifestation of a dream I had with large glowing planets in the sky on an all black plain. The planets were aluminate with numbers and hieroglyphs, providing the only source of light.

Medium: acrylic and spray paint on canvas to create dimensions using wood and marbles.

by Atoni the Artist (Maria McKnight)

YEAR: 2026

SIZE: 24 x 30

TITLE: HOPI HAPPINESS

Description: The Hopi Hand or ‘Healing Hand’ is an ancient Native American symbol featuring a hand with a spiral in the palm, representing healing, protection, and a deep connection to the universe or eternity. Art shows people living as community.

Medium: spray and acrylic paint on canvas; modeling paste to create texture. A large wood piece painted with ink paint and resin.

by Atoni the Artist (Maria McKnight)

YEAR: Year 2026

SIZE: 30 x 48