Mike Larsen - Chickasaw Artist
Mike Larsen, a world renowned artist, has brought honor to the history and culture of the Chickasaw Nation through much of his artwork.
He studied at the University of Houston and completed course work at the Art Students League of New York. His talent has won him numerous awards and has appeared in many magazines and in the book, The Native Americans: An Illustrated History.
One of his works, titled, "Flight of Spirit," was unveiled as a permanent display in the Oklahoma State Capitol building. The painting features five Native American ballet dancers and is a tribute to the arts in Oklahoma.
One of his greatest achievements was a series of Chickasaw elders paintings, which were published in a two-book series by the Chickasaw Press – volume one is “They Know Who They Are” and volume two is “Proud to Be Chickasaw.”
