Oral history interview with Johnny Moore Tiger, Jr.

Title

Oral history interview with Johnny Moore Tiger, Jr.

Narrator

Tiger, Johnny Moore, Jr.

Date

Description

Johnny Moore Tiger, Jr., a professional artist, talks about his childhood and his grandfather sharing information about his heritage with him. He explains how he became an artist and discusses some of the events, like the death of his brother, Jerome Tiger, which affected that decision. Tiger mentions some of the people who have helped and influenced him through the years. He also comments on his creative style and imagery within his work.

Interviewer

Little Thunder, Julie Pearson

Keyword

Oklahoma Native Artists; Creative process; West, Dick

Subject

Indians of North America; Artists; Painting; Families; Interviews

Spatial

Eufaula, Oklahoma; Muskogee, Oklahoma

Citation of material

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program-Oklahoma State University

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