Recycled cardboard both monochromatic traditional brown cardboard and colored cardboard. It is not painted.

Red Cloud not only inspired me in his actions during his life, but I found him striking and wanted to recreate him and honor him by bringing attention to his plight that continues into today's generation. Working in monochromatic cardboard I built a pedestal that is packed with symbolism and reference to the Ogala Lakota tribe. I worked with various museums and private collectors to gain access to textiles and other artifacts that were from the time period that Red Cloud lived. The actual bust of red cloud is done with the embellishment of colored cardboard. The only item on the entire sculpture that is painted are the ping pong ball eyes. I always use one non cardboard item hidden within my pieces. I also worked with museums while researching the headdress and the clothing to be as accurate as possible. My hope is that someday Red Clouds vision for his people can be realized and we can all understand the term Mitakuye Oyasin. (We are all connected)