01 — HERO
ART ROOTED
IN STORY.
A contemporary exploration of identity, memory, and Indigenous resilience.
02 — ABOUT THE WORK
STORIES HELD IN COLOR,
MEMORY, AND PLACE.
My work explores the spaces between personal experience and collective memory.
Drawing from my Menominee and Ojibwe heritage, I work across painting and mixed media to consider identity, belonging, cultural continuity, and the ways stories are carried from one generation to the next.
Some pieces begin with a specific memory or teaching. Others emerge intuitively through color, texture, movement, and experimentation.
Together, the work reflects an ongoing process of understanding where I come from as a Menominee artist, what I carry, and what I want to leave behind.
Years of Practice
Exhibitions
"Every mark carries intention."
03 — THE ARTIST'S PERSPECTIVE
MORE THAN
SOMETHING TO BE VIEWED.
As a Native American multimedia artist, my work is inspired by Indigenous teachings, lived experiences, and the stories that continue to shape who we are.
Some pieces ask difficult questions. Others celebrate resilience.
All are created as invitations to pause, reflect, and connect.
04 — FEATURED STATEMENT
ART PRESERVES.
ART CONNECTS.
STORIES ENDURE.
05 — Selected Works
SELECTED WORKS
Each collection marks a different point of exploration within my practice.
Some works are grounded in specific stories, places, or experiences. Others are more abstract: built through gesture, texture, and instinct.
Rather than fitting neatly into one category, the work reflects an evolving practice shaped by curiosity, experience, and the continued process of becoming
For me, as a Native American artist, art is more than something to be viewed, it's a way of preserving culture, honoring those who came before us, and creating space for new stories to emerge.
My hope is that when someone spends time with my work, they leave feeling a little more connected: to themselves, to one another, and to the stories that shape our shared humanity.
07 — COLLECTION
WORKS THAT CARRY
MEMORY FORWARD.
08 — CLOSING
EVERY PIECE CARRIES
A STORY.
Whether encountered in a gallery, a private collection, or on a screen, each piece offers a different way into the larger body of work.
Explore the collection, learn more about my practice, or get in touch about available work, commissions, exhibitions, or collaborations.
Materials That Carry Meaning
Medium is never an afterthought, it shapes how each story ultimately gets told to whoever encounters the finished piece.
Painting as Memory
As an Indigenous contemporary artist, Annabelle moves between acrylic, natural pigments, and layered texture, letting each surface hold traces of the process itself rather than hiding them away entirely.
Beyond a Single Medium
Working as an Indigenous multimedia artist means no single material defines the practice. Photography, mixed media, and installation each serve a different kind of story, chosen based on what the moment actually calls for.
The choice of material is rarely decorative, it is part of the meaning the finished piece carries forward.
LET'S CREATE SOMETHING
MEANINGFUL.
09 — Questions
Before you
reach out.
Common questions from collectors, galleries, and organizations about the work, commissions, and exhibitions. If your question isn't here, send a note and I'll get back to you.
Ask a questionWhat kind of art does Annabelle Two Rivers create?
Annabelle Two Rivers creates contemporary paintings and mixed-media works in Chicago that explore identity, memory, and resilience. Drawing on her Menominee and Ojibwe heritage, she moves between story-driven pieces and abstract compositions built through gesture, color, texture, and movement, each one carrying intention in every mark.
What themes appear in her paintings?
Identity, memory, cultural continuity, and resilience run throughout the paintings of Annabelle Two Rivers. Some works begin with a specific teaching or family memory, while others emerge intuitively through color and texture. Together, the collection reflects contemporary Indigenous life in Chicago and the stories carried across generations.
Can I buy an original painting by Annabelle Two Rivers?
Yes, selected original paintings and mixed-media works by Annabelle Two Rivers are available for purchase. Collectors can browse full collections on the art page, then reach out from anywhere in the United States to ask about availability, sizing, and the story behind a specific Chicago-made piece.
Does Annabelle Two Rivers accept art commissions?
Annabelle Two Rivers accepts commissions for homes, offices, and organizations. A commission usually begins with a conversation about size, setting, and the story you want the piece to hold. From there, she creates an original painting or mixed-media work in Chicago grounded in Menominee and Ojibwe heritage.
Can galleries and museums invite her to exhibit?
Galleries, museums, and cultural spaces are welcome to send exhibition invitations to Annabelle Two Rivers. Her Legacy Unveiled solo exhibition and the 2025 Greektown public art installation in Chicago show her range across gallery and civic settings, making her a strong fit for shows centered on contemporary Indigenous art.
Has Annabelle Two Rivers created public art?
Yes. Annabelle Two Rivers created a 2025 public art piece for Greektown Chicago, reimagining the classic Grecian urn to honor the Great Lakes Tribal Nations. Featured by NBC Chicago, the work shows how her contemporary art practice can bring Native presence and history into shared civic spaces.
What was the Legacy Unveiled exhibition?
Legacy Unveiled was a solo exhibition by Annabelle Two Rivers that brought together paintings centered on heritage, memory, and storytelling. The show highlighted how her Menominee and Ojibwe roots inform contemporary art in Chicago, inviting viewers to reflect on legacy, family, and the cultural resilience of Native communities.
