11/14/2025
Gregg Deal, an enrolled member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, is a visual artist, performer, activist and musician whose work refuses to let Indigenous identity be relegated to the margins. His practice spans painting, murals, performance art, film, spoken word and the high-energy punk sound of Dead Pioneers.
In his art and music, Deal challenges stereotypes, colonial narratives and appropriation. He uses his Native identity not as a label, but as a lens — interrogating history, pop culture and the ongoing reality of Indigenous communities. As one resource puts it, his work “honors Indigenous experiences, challenges stereotypes, and pushes for accurate representations of Indigenous people in art.”
Through his multidisciplinary approach—and his role in Dead Pioneers—Deal opens space for Indigenous youth (and all viewers/listeners) to see that identity, resistance, creativity and honesty go hand in hand. If you’re looking for someone who bridges tradition and rebellion in a new way, Gregg Deal is a voice worth amplifying.
