Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. These are work in progress oil paintings of a Mayan king and warrior, inspired by Mel Gibson’s film Apocalypto.
The Guardian Building, Detroit
Housing the Bank of America offices, The Guardian Building is a beautiful1920s Aztec inspired Art Deco skyscraper in Detroit, Michigan. The Guardian was designated a National Historic Landmark in June 1989.
The Fisher Building, Detroit
Located a few minutes’ drive from The Guardian Building, The Fisher Building boasts magnificent marble exterior, hand-painted, barrel-vaulted ceiling, mosaics, and bronze detailing and a Mayan-themed original interior inside the Fisher Theatre. Designed by architect Albert Kahn in the 1920s, this Art Deco skyscraper has been recognised as “Detroit’s Largest Art Object” and is a tribute to the American work ethic and to American artisans.
Indian Heritage Center, Michigan
In October last year, I was able to visit the Indian Heritage Center in Michigan, which showcased murals and handcrafted jewellery by local Native American artisans.
