Tag: figurative
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Crow Scout
ABOUT THE ARTWORK This portrait is loosely based on the photographs of Ashishishe, Curly, a Crow scout for Custer, allied with the American army to fight their mutual enemy the Sioux. I was drawn to his portraits for the intense, purposeful gaze he possessed. We can get some sense of the struggle and resolve of…
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Indian Maiden with Dandelions
ABOUT THE ARTWORK This portrait is not exactly a portrait as it is entirely imaginary. It’s not based on any historic photo or contemporary individual but is pulled from an imagination informed by these. She could be a timeless representation of the histories and life of a people but that the dandelions date her. Unlike…
Liz Parker 