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 Myers Gallery in Santa Fe, this work invites you to see the familiar through an unflinching, poetic lens.

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

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.

Tatȟáŋka Čhaŋté Šíča — Fierce-Hearted One — is a 36×30" original oil painting that draws from the Lakota words for “bull” (Tatȟáŋka, buffalo/bison) and Čhaŋté šíča (fierce heart). Though the buffalo and bull are distinct, both embody strength, resili

Tatȟáŋka Čhaŋté Šíča — Fierce-Hearted One — is a 36×30" original oil painting that draws from the Lakota words for “bull” (Tatȟáŋka, buffalo/bison) and Čhaŋté šíča (fierce heart). Though the buffalo and bull are distinct, both embody 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.

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

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.

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,

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.

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