Nothing Happened Here, explores the violence/non-violence of post-colonial Native American psychology. Reflecting upon his own experience and observations in his community, the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton, New York, specifically the burden of the loss of culture through assimilation, omission of his history in school curriculum, and loss of land and economic disadvantage. This series illustrates the shared damaged enthusiasm of living on indigenous lands without rectification.

Dennis was one of 10 recipients of a 2016 Dreamstarter Grant from the national non-profit organization Running Strong for American Indian Youth. He has received the Creative Bursar Award from Getty Images in 2018 to continue his series Stories—Indigenous Oral Stories, Dreams and Myths. Jeremy currently lives and works in Southampton, New York on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation.

Artist website: jeremynative.com