Her story often depicts her as the mortal victim of a savage rape. Her body found in the woods next to a sleeping fawn, who comforted her so she would not die alone. Her assailants went unpunished, so her wish for Justice was granted, and she was reborn as half human + half deer. She punishes men who harm women. Luring them to the woods to trample them.

I see her as a symbol of protection + a shape shifter. Watching over the many MMIW. Granting blessings to those who carry good medicine in their hearts and seeking justice for those who have been harmed. A delicate balance of love + vengeance.

10% of all profits from the Deer Woman print will be donated to National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC). NIWRC, is a Native led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to end violence against Native women and restore sovereignty for Tribal Nations to hold perpetrators accountable. NIWRC is located in Lame Deer, MT.

Available as an 5” x 7” (small) or 8.5” x 11” (medium) or 13” x 19” (large) giclée print.