Photographers

Dana Claxton (b. 1959, Canada) is a Hunkpapa Lakota artist, photographer, and filmmaker whose work explores Indigenous identity, history, and representation. Her multidisciplinary practice includes photography, video, performance, and installation.

Claxton’s images often combine staged portraiture with rich symbolism, drawing on Indigenous cultural references while engaging with contemporary issues such as colonialism, cultural resilience, and self-representation. Her work is visually striking, often using vivid color and carefully constructed scenes.

Her work has been widely exhibited internationally and is included in major museum collections. For collectors, Claxton’s work is valued for its cultural significance, conceptual depth, and its important role in contemporary Indigenous and Canadian art.