Artists

Scott Hill, Wakatatlihuni

Nationality: Oneida

Scott Hill is one of the shining stars in a constellation of fine artists, writers, entertainers, artisans and craftspeople from the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin. Some Oneida believe talent is borne of, and blessed by their creator. Hill's talent as an artist lay dormant until a spirit-man appeared to him in a dream, awakening him to his own abilities. Heeding this premonition, Hill began to paint and, in so doing, discovered his true vocation. As such, Hill's given Oneida Name is Wakatatlihuni, which in translation means "He Teaches Himself."

Hill honed his natural abilities at Santa Fe's Institute of American Indian Arts where he studied alongside such renowned artists as Tony Abeta and Allen Houser. He has since built an artistic career of equal international prominence. Hill's works have been exhibited in the American Indian Arts Museum, Santa Fe, White Horse Gallery, Chicago, and the Cast Iron Gallery of SOHO, New York, with some originals purchased for more than $25,000. Hill has been featured in a number of publications including the magazine "Indian and Cowboys." He was also one of the subjects featured in "American Journeys," a documentary that appeared in 2000 on cable networks' travel channel. He will show his works at the Woodland Indian Art Show, Radisson Conference Ctr, Green Bay, WI, July 4-6, 2008.