Bones & Blossoms
It all begins with inspiration.
Maybe it's the curve of a bone, the bloom of a wildflower, or the raw beauty of the Southwest. Sherry Johnson’s Bones and Blossoms collection is more than art—it’s a conversation between nature and soul, memory and material. Now exclusively featured at Meyer Gallery in Santa Fe, this work invites you to see the familiar through an unflinching, poetic lens.
Moonshade Orchid — is a 30 x 30 oil on canvas, hand-painted with meticulous attention to detail and a reverence for natural beauty. This piece captures the delicate elegance of the orchid, a blossom both rare and enduring, with layers of soft, luminous color that invite contemplation. Each brushstroke is an homage to the harmony between fragility and resilience, a balance found in both the natural world and the human spirit.
WíyakA Gdó — Whisper of the Heart — is a 30×30" oil painting that draws its name from two Lakota words: WíyakA (flower) and Gdó (I hear you, I understand you). Though there is no direct Lakota word for hydrangea, this poetic pairing evokes the quiet language of emotion. Symbolizing gratitude, sincerity, and heartfelt connection, the hydrangea’s soft blooms and shifting hues mirror the complexities of the human spirit. This original piece invites the viewer to pause—and listen—with their heart.
Santa Fe Bull — is a 36×30 original oil painting. The bull is distinct, embodying strength, resilience, and an untamed spirit. The Santa Fe Bull stands as a guardian of the desert—weathered, bold, and grounded in the land’s ancient rhythm. His gaze carries the weight of endurance and the quiet power of a life shaped by time, trial, and terrain.
Crimson Spirit — is a 24 x 24 oil on canvas. The red poppy born of quiet fields, its petals carry the weight of memory. It blooms as a symbol of honor, a tribute to sacrifice, a whisper of consolation in loss. Crimson Spirit stands, not in sorrow alone, but in remembrance — a flame of courage that never fades.
Zintkála Owayawa — The Bird’s Place of Learning — is a 36×36" original oil painting rooted in Lakota language and symbolism. A blend of Zintkála (bird) and Owayawa (school or place of learning), the title evokes the image of a nest—where life begins, instincts stir, and the first lessons of becoming unfold. This piece speaks to the sacred spaces that nurture us, challenge us, and quietly shape who we are. It is a tribute to growth, transformation, and the quiet power of beginnings.
Šúŋka Wakaŋ — Sacred Dog — is a 36×21" original oil painting inspired by the Lakota word for horse. In the Lakota language, Šúŋka means dog, while Wakaŋ speaks to the sacred, the powerful, and the mysterious. Together, they reflect the reverence the Plains tribes held for the horse—a being that transformed their way of life. More than a companion, the horse was a symbol of freedom, strength, and spiritual connection. This piece honors that legacy with movement, grace, and quiet power.