Tom Gamache (White Earth Nation) is a Viet Nam era veteran. He graduated from BSU with a degree in technical illustration and commercial art. He is a member of the Leech Lake Art League. He is a scenic artist for the Walker Bay Theater. Tom paints in acrylics. He is inspired by preserving authentic native culture.

The exhibit includes two series: The 13 moon series depicts Anishinaabeg life prior to colonialism; and the doodem/clan series portrays the animals representing what’s known as the five original doodems.