An East Bay man is celebrating his Apache heritage and his love of Oakland through his artwork.
One of Gabriel Patton Sr.'s standout pieces is his modern portrait of Geronimo, whom he views as a powerful symbol of resilience. He often depicts sacred Gaan dancers and everyday Native American life, incorporating personal memories and cultural symbols.As an artist and documentarian, Patton sees himself as a 'culture keeper,' committed to preserving his heritage through art. 'I believe that. We're keeping the culture.
' Born on the San Carlos Apache reservation, Patton moved to Oakland in the 1960s. After losing both parents as a teenager, he pursued plumbing for years, setting aside his artistic ambitions. It wasn't until the COVID-19 pandemic that he rediscovered his passion, creating 15 paintings with encouragement from his wife. 'My wife said I need to be creative so she got me some canvasses and some paints,' said Patton.
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