Lot #28: Michael Robert Robinson “Fragile Rock #2” Signed Indigenous Lithograph 75/90 – Anishinaabe / Métis Fish Spirit Imagery

“Fragile Rock #2” is an original limited‑edition lithograph by Indigenous Canadian artist Michael Robert Robinson (1948–2010), hand‑signed in pencil and numbered 75/90 along the lower margin. The image layers a large spirit‑fish with faint human and mask‑like profiles, smaller schooling fish, and celestial shapes, drawing on Northwest Coast and Anishinaabe/Métis spiritual imagery where humans, animals, and the land are closely interconnected. Frame Measures 77x 67 cms Robinson was born in 1948 in Timmins, Ontario, of Cree–Métis heritage (Anishinaabe/Métis) and trained at Sheridan College’s School of Design, initially as a glassblower before turning to painting and printmaking. His work merges traditional Indigenous stories and teachings with contemporary techniques, often exploring themes of environmental stewardship, transformation, and the sacred relationships between people, water, and animal nations. In this print, the dreamlike underwater world, star‑like points of light, and presence of a human figure within the fish evoke those teachings about balance and responsibility to Creation, making it a strong example of Robinson’s spiritual and narrative style. Dimensions: 77 x 67 cms Pickup category timeslot {A}