2D ANIMATION – 2021

Storytelling through motion graphics… another layer unfolds, another world comes alive. A painting in motion, digital story comes alive, motion media takes hold.


“Bebaamaadizid Anung (Traveler Through the Stars)”

Bebaamaadizid Anung (Traveler Through the Stars)”

A digital animation and story based on the painting “Bebaamaadizid Anung (Traveler Through the Stars)” by Ojibwe elder, William Wilson. A collaboratively made video production by Annette S. Lee and William Wilson, Spring 2021, ©2021. All rights reserved.


“Twin Panthers”

A digital animation sharing the teaching of the Ojibwe constellation, Mishi Bizhiw or the Great Panther, created by Annette S. Lee, Spring 2021, ©2021, All rights reserved.


“Children of the Four Relations Around the Heart of Everything that Is (Paha Sapa-Black Hills)”

Collaboratively produced by Annette S. Lee and James Spotted Thunder, July 2021, ©2021. All rights reserved.

“Birth Memories & Star Medicine – Making Spirit During this Covid-19 Storm-Time”


“First Memory”

Created by Annette S. Lee, Spring 2021, ©2021, All rights reserved.


“Amikwiiskie (Make a Beaver Lodge)” Animation

Animation by Annette S. Lee in collaboration with William Wilson, Spring 2021©2021, All rights reserved.


“Venus, Moon, and Earthshine”

Animation by Annette S. Lee, Dec. 2021, ©2021. All rights reserved.


“Messenger From the Sea-Indigenous Microbe Speaks Directly to Humans”

Animation by Annette S. Lee, Dec. 2021, ©2021. All rights reserved.



This work was funded by Minnesota State Arts Board – Creative Support for Individuals FY21. Copyright © 2021 Annette S. Lee. All rights reserved. Any commercial use (including universities, grant writing, publications, for-profit venues, museums, cultural institutions, etc. requires prior written permission from the copyright owner. Email inquiries to: nativeskywatchers@gmail.com