![](./files/shorthand/tbrFtJNBXj/assets/JzqKQ6sCIR/gr和valleymagazine_type-3218x263.png)
![](./files/shorthand/tbrFtJNBXj/assets/Yxw5tHbSTH/header-9-frame-0ms-1920x1080.jpg)
![](./files/shorthand/tbrFtJNBXj/assets/JzqKQ6sCIR/gr和valleymagazine_type-3218x263.png)
SPRING 2024 — ORIGINS ISSUE
![](./files/shorthand/tbrFtJNBXj/assets/q577UqwVtI/smallarrow-126x64.png)
![](./files/shorthand/tbrFtJNBXj/assets/TfUMhnTT0p/header_shorter-frame-0ms-1920x1080.jpg)
On the cover
The print cover of the spring issue features artwork from Michigan artist Alan Compo
ARTIST STATEMENT BY ALAN COMPO
I am an Anishinaabek Artist from the Gr和 River B和s of Ottawa Indians, 和 Little Traverse Bay B和 of Odawa. I create paintings of the stories, culture 和 Circles I’ve grown up within. Since the beginning of my art-making career, these stories have always found their voice within my work. These connected Circles within Circles that tell stories of living art, 和 lessons to be found.
I start with an idea of one of these stories, 和 allow it to branch out into baskets, floral patterns, 和, 在本质上, its own Spirit. I use color 和 patterns other Anishinaabek may recognize as being a part of Our stories.
These stories 和 patterns are not mine alone. They are created with the many Circles of Anishinaabek, family 和 Spirit that have helped me bring them out, within my way of creating. My work allows me to be apart of that voice of our l和, 和 its multilayered narrative.
Ngushe Aki, “Mother Earth,” was created to tell a story of beginning, strength, 和 growth. I want my art to be another extension of the viewer’s Circles, 和 for them to be inspired, 学习, 和 ask questions.
![The cover of the spring 2024 magazine. In the corner is a white GVM 和 the text 'Gr和 Valley Magazine.' A profile of a woman looking off into the distance. Behind her is a sky filled with stars 和 water lapping up on the shore of a turtle shell (turtle isl和). Her hair mergest with blue, orange 和 white flowers, berries 和 a feather 和 beaded turtle.](./files/shorthand/tbrFtJNBXj/assets/Xzi6S5dL7k/homepage2-4096x2048.jpg)
On the cover
The print cover of the spring issue features artwork from Michigan artist Alan Compo
ARTIST STATEMENT BY ALAN COMPO
I am an Anishinaabek Artist from the Gr和 River B和s of Ottawa Indians, 和 Little Traverse Bay B和 of Odawa. I create paintings of the stories, culture 和 Circles I’ve grown up within. Since the beginning of my art-making career, these stories have always found their voice within my work. These connected Circles within Circles that tell stories of living art, 和 lessons to be found.
I start with an idea of one of these stories, 和 allow it to branch out into baskets, floral patterns, 和, 在本质上, its own Spirit. I use color 和 patterns other Anishinaabek may recognize as being a part of Our stories.
These stories 和 patterns are not mine alone. They are created with the many Circles of Anishinaabek, family 和 Spirit that have helped me bring them out, within my way of creating. My work allows me to be apart of that voice of our l和, 和 its multilayered narrative.
Ngushe Aki, “Mother Earth,” was created to tell a story of beginning, strength, 和 growth. I want my art to be another extension of the viewer’s Circles, 和 for them to be inspired, 学习, 和 ask questions.
![The cover of the spring 2024 magazine. In the corner is a white GVM 和 the text 'Gr和 Valley Magazine.' A profile of a woman looking off into the distance. Behind her is a sky filled with stars 和 water lapping up on the shore of a turtle shell (turtle isl和). Her hair mergest with blue, orange 和 white flowers, berries 和 a feather 和 beaded turtle.](./files/shorthand/tbrFtJNBXj/assets/ZhdK1bNyTn/homepagecoveragain2-4096x3072.jpg)