A lifetime cultivating artistic talent to beautifully represent Chickasaw history and culture
Starting at the age of two, Dustin was interested in colors and design. Dustin grew up in Ada, Oklahoma and at the age of three became interested in comic books and graphic novels shortly thereafter.
At 18, Dustin moved to California, where he studied art and design at Santa Monica College and the Multimedia Institute of Hollywood from 2000 to 2004. While mastering his skills as an artist, his native heritage began to take hold. Dustin began creating illustrations for his tribe. His grandmother, Caroline, an original Chickasaw Nation enrollee, helped him understand the beauty of their tribe's history. This led to the inspiration and cultivation of his talents.
Since then, Mater returned to Ada to work with the Chickasaw Nation as the Graphic Arts Coordinator for the Arts & Humanities Division.
Accomplishments
- Designed “The Muskogean,” a 200-page historical science fiction graphic novel
- The first southeastern tribal member to be a part of the Pendleton Blankets Legendary Collection
- The fourth contemporary Chickasaw Artist to be in the permanent collection of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.
- Featured in two Chickasha Poya exhibits at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C.
- SEASAM 2010: 1st place awards in two categories, 2nd place awards in two categories
- SEASAM 2011: 2nd place awards in two categories, 3rd place awards in two categories
- SEASAM 2012: 2nd place award in one category, 3rd place awards in two categories
- SEASAM 2013: 3rd place award in one category
- SEASAM 2014: 2nd place award in one category
- Chickasaw Nation Employee Art Show 2011: Best in Show & 1st place awards in three categories
One Tribe One Mission
"Our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people will continue to serve as our guidepost as we work together to build an even brighter future"
Bill Anoatubby, Governor
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