Ahchipaptunhe Dh

Drawing from my indigenous heritage as an enrolled member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians and the Cherokee Nation, my artistic journey is a fusion of cultural reverence and personal narrative. Inspired by the rich tradition of storytelling, I endeavor to weave together historical knowledge, lived experiences, and abstraction to breathe life into tales through art.​



Rooted in the oral traditions of my ancestors, I find strength in the power of storytelling as a means of connection and empowerment. In my artistic practice, I view form, interaction, and color not merely as aesthetic elements but as vital components of a larger conversation. Design theory guides my approach, shaping not only the visual aspects of my work but also the ways in which it engages with its audience.



​I believe that true artistry lies in the ability to create meaningful experiences that invite participation and dialogue. Through deliberate design choices, I seek to foster interaction and engagement, inviting viewers to become active participants in the narrative unfolding before them. It is in this exchange between artist, artwork, and audience that the true magic of art comes to life.



Yet, I recognize that without context, art risks losing its p...

Pratt Institute of Design (B.I.D)
Bachelors of Industrial Design

Johnson College AAS
Carpentry and Cabinetry

ASU Artspace: No Feathers No Promises| Oct 2024
Montclair Tiny Gallery: Land Back | Oct 2024
Scottsdale Public LIbrary: Stick Together | July 2024
Five15 Arts: Invitation Only | July 2024
Heard: Artist Demonstration | May 2024
Scottsdale Public Library: COLORLOVE | 2024
ASU ArtSpace West: Native Veterans Print Maker Exhibition| 2023
Michner Museum: Never Broken Visualizing Lenape Histories | 2023
TOTAS Cherokee Nation | 2023
Montclair Art Museum: Art Uncorked | 2022
FOUND:RE 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition | 2022
ASU: Community Art Program | 2022
Greater Phoenix Economic Council | 2022
Brooklyn Public Library Exhibition: Lenapehoking Anthology | 2022
Portland on the Park Cycle 10 | 2022
Scottsdale Public Library: FIRST: Native American Artists | 2022
Tempe INFLUX | 2022
City Island NYC: Storytelling Festival | 2021
Foundre: Focal Points Minimal vs Maximo | 2021
Mood Room: Salon 48 | 2021
Montclair Art Museum: Native Artists, Northeast Futures | 2021
Mayo Clinic: Solo Exhibition | 2021
Portland on the Park Cycle 8 | 2021
Greater Phoenix Economic Council | 2021 & 2022
Mayo Clinic: Group Show | 2020
Pratt: Archipelagas of the creative Mine | 2020
180 Franklin Brooklyn: Solo show | 2019