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“I want to make paintings full of colour, laughter, compassion and love. I want to make paintings that will make people happy, that will change the course of people's lives. If I can do that, I can paint for a hundred years.”

Quote by Norval Morrisseau

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Norval Morrisseau

Norval Morrisseau, a Canadian Indigenous artist, was born on March 14, 1931, and passed away on December 4, 2007. His unique artistic style and rich symbolism have made him a significant figure in Canadian Indigenous art. more

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