NBC Oklahoma has unveiled the latest painting in its popular NBC Oklahoma Artist Series – “Wind and Clouds” by Brenda Kingery.

The painting explores the complex history of native peoples’ struggles, migrations and celebrations amidst the changing American landscape.

The painting will be on display at various NBC locations throughout November and December, including Kingfisher.

It will be featured at the Kingfisher branch, 801 S. Main St., from Dec. 9-13. That will coincide with a holiday open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11.

In this work, Kingery said she drew inspiration from her grandmother’s Dawes allotment of land and the well-known chorus of the state song. She selected colors that evoke tall grasses and golden wheat.

“In my painting the poles and staffs represent leadership, protection and direction in Chickasaw migration stories,” Kingery explained about her work.

“We’re excited to share Brenda Kingery with our customers and the communities we serve through the NBC Oklahoma Artist Series,” said NBC Chairman Ken Fergeson. “I have followed her work for many years, and it was a privilege to work with her on this commissioned piece for the 20th installment of the NBC Oklahoma Artist Series.”

Kingery was raised in Oklahoma and is of Chickasaw and Anglo descent. Her contemporary style of painting blends her Oklahoma upbringing with her experiences living in the Ryukyuan Islands of Japan.

She attended graduate school at Ryukyus University in Okinawa and earned a master’s degree in arts from the University of Oklahoma.

The painting measures 40 by 40 inches and is acrylic on canvas.

Kingery’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in locations such as Japan, France, the Autry Museum in Los Angeles, California, the Briscoe Western Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapo-lis, Indiana, the Mississippi Museum of Art in Jackson, Mississippi, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and locally at the Fred Jones Museum in Norman.

As a founding member of Threads of Blessing International, Kingery taught textile art and design to women in developing countries, helping them utilize their indigenous artistic skills.

In 2007, President George W. Bush appointed Kingery to the board of trustees for the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Her efforts to empower women around the world led to her being named the Dynamic Woman of the Year for the Chickasaw Nation in 2017.

In 2019, Brenda was inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame.

Following are other NBC locations and dates the painting will be on display:

• Enid, 3202 W. Owen K. Garriott, on display now through Dec. 5.

• Oklahoma City, 6301 N. Western, on display from Dec. 16-20.

• Oklahoma City, 13401 N. Pennsylvania, on display from Dec. 23-31.