Viewings by Appointment through December 31, 2023


About the Exhibit

There is a long, rich and dynamic dialogue between tradition and innovation in Native American art. Abstract iconography has been implemented to represent the known and unknown world since prehistoric times. Native artists have honored and built upon this extraordinary tradition, particularly during the unique artistic movements of the 20th century. For Native artists, elements of abstraction have held an increasingly significant space within this continuum.

We are excited to present a strong grouping of artworks that both reference and fully embrace abstraction in the upcoming exhibition.


THE ARTWORK

Helen Hardin, Passengers by the Storm, 1980

Neil Parsons, Untitled, 1964

Fritz Scholder, Aruba Tonque, Circa 1970

T.C. Cannon, Sun Band Landscape, 1974

Dan Namingha, Untitled, Circa 1980

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Untitled, 1980

Dan Namingha, Untitled Abstract #2, Circa 2010

Frank LaPena, Mourning of Bull, Circa 1972 Frank LaPena, Wita-Ca-Ti, 1972

Richard Glazer Danay, What Goes Around Comes Around, 1992

Richard Glazer Danay, Central Park Stroll, 1992

Richard Glazer Danay, 295 and 259, 1991

Richard Glazer Danay, Discreet Magritte, 1992

Richard Glazer Danay, Red, White, Blue Chief, 1992

Richard Glazer Danay, Wail Watch, 1992

Richard Glazer Danay, Midnight, 1991

Dennis Numkena, Hopi Snake Pit, Circa 1975

James Lavadour, Untitled (Blue Bridge), 2003

James Lavadour, Untitled, 2000

Margarete Bagshaw, Of the Grid, 2011

Margarete Bagshaw, Untitled, 2001

Michael Kabotie, Untitled, 1993

Neil Randall David, Untitled (Purple Background), 1974

Mervyn Child, Northwest Coast Transformation Mask, Circa Late 20th Century

Geralyn Montano, Casting Over Her Shadows, 2012

John Pangnark, Untitled (Figure), Circa 1972-1974

John Pangnark, Untitled (Figure)

John Pangnark, Untitled

Johnny Pootoogook, Untitled


THE ARTISTS

Frank LaPena

Helen Hardin

James Lavadour

Margarete Bagshaw

Michael Kabotie

Neil Parsons

Neil Randall David