Contemporary
Southeastern
Native
American
Hieroglyphics
Art Rendered in One Continuous Line
Contemporary
Southeastern
Native
American
Hieroglyphics
Contemporary
Southeastern
Native
American
Hieroglyphics
Contemporary
Southeastern
Native
American
Hieroglyphics
dg smalling is passionate about art and design. His love for creativity inspires him to create unique and beautiful designs that capture the essence of his clients' vision.
With nearly two decades of experience in the art and design sector, his extensive expertise ensures your concepts come to fruition. Supported by a teams of experts, they employ cutting-edge technology and methodologies to deliver exceptional designs that surpass expectations.
dg smalling emphasizes the significance of communication in crafting outstanding designs. His approach entails close collaboration with clients to grasp their requirements and aspirations. Subsequently, he devises tailored strategies and executes them meticulously to realize your concepts effectively.
Think Thoroughly — Mark Once
Problem: Cultural Appropriation
Solution: Cultural Collaboration
The Delaware Nation of Oklahoma leadership issued a Statute authorizing dg smalling to “create with full faith and sanction any and all Delaware & Lenape designs”.
Collaborative BETA with Emser Tile
Delaware Nation of Oklahoma designs were incorporated by dg smalling with Emser Tile: Native Narratives in a commercial tile line based upon accurate interpretation called ‘Lenape Deco’.
Certification by the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma President Dotson and Vice-President McLane.
And currently being installed in the Delaware Nation of Oklahoma Museum and Cultural Center in Anadarko, Oklahoma.
Problem: Cultural Appropriation
Solution: Cultural Collaboration
Amazon has excellent and effective global employee representation Indigenous & Military Workgroups.
These designs represents significant consultation to represent Amazon Commitment to Inclusion, beginning with the Ledger Art Style with Shield atop Amazon Policy Positions.
Asian Zodiac Series
Problem: Cultural Appropriation
Solution: Cultural Collaboration
APMEX and DG‘s 2nd collaboration celebrates the diverse interpretations and imagery centered around the Lunar New festivities.
DG consulted with Asian Community Leaders in Oklahoma City to ensure his Cultural Collaboration norms were followed.
This was particularly important, as he incorporated Choctaw Winged Serpent elements into the Dragon design.
Released in 2024, the first of the Asian Zodiac Series: The Dragon has been excellently received.
GPM and DG wanted to celebrate the establishment of the Department of Interior/Justice ‘Operation Lady Justice’ Taskforce with a Showcase Collaboration.
GPM issued DG with multiple Casino Chair-backs to start a Beta and through site-visits created the collaborative showcase.
As debuted at the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Durant Casino.
Problem: Cultural Appropriation
Solution: Cultural Collaboration
The Delaware Nation of Oklahoma leadership issued a Statute authorizing dg smalling to “create with full faith and sanction any and all Delaware & Lenape designs”.
Designs are incorporated by Skydance Brewery in a commercial beer series that serves as an on-going focus group of the process.
This is particularly important as Skydance Brewery is the only Native American-owned brewery in Oklahoma City.
01/16
First Native American designed Casino Game Collaboration with Incredible Technologies.
A first-of-its-kind collaboration with a Choctaw Master Artist to bring you: Ultra Rush Gold Featuring the Art of D.G. Smalling™.
The gameplay players know and love remains the same: 30 lines of action showcase Smalling’s one-of-a-kind artwork packed into a thrilling game. Colorful images of panthers, horses, and a mighty buffalo bring the reels to life with Smalling’s own flair.
As the first gaming device to incorporate Indigenous art with the artist’s full collaboration, the unique art style and color palette of Smalling shines with IT’s smash-hit game features.
APMEX, an Oklahoma City-based global precious metals mint & retailer, partnered with Choctaw artist dg smalling to release an exclusive custom coin collection. The collaboration features:
BMM Innovation Group to Launch Partnership with Internationally Acclaimed Master Choctaw Artist DG Smalling.
BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate providing world-class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry announced a partnership with internationally acclaimed Choctaw Nation Master Artist DG Smalling that celebrates the Company’s relationship with Tribal suppliers, regulators, and operators.
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https://cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/01-2021/cp_dispatch_jan_lady_justice.html
DG Smalling + Emser Tile judiciously promotes a sanctioned cultural identity by intentionally connecting historic references via design:
Afamma/Incontro/Encounter
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Confluence Exhibitions:
“Rivers of Resiliency”: