Navajo Painting
1931 – 2005
Biography: Rudolph Carl Gorman, known as R.C. Gorman, was a Navajo artist celebrated for his paintings of Native American women characterized by fluid forms and vibrant colors. Dubbed “”the Picasso of American Indian artists,”” he also worked in sculpture, ceramics, and stone lithography.
- Groundwork: Voices of the Santa Fe Art Scene (1970s–1990s), by Cynthia Sanchez, Ph.D., Curator, Capitol Art Collection - The Santa Fe we know today—recognized globally as a contemporary art destination—wasn’t born fully formed. It was built piece by piece by individuals who took risks, showed up, and stayed. In the early 1970s, Hills Gallery planted the first seeds, showing local painters and sculptors with little thought for commercial viability. Megan Hill, Linda Durham,…
- Gorman Golden Harvest 281 - Golden Harvest R.C. Gorman Created : 1998 Donated : 1999 Medium : Painting/Acrylic Dimensions: 40 inx50 in Located: 3rd Floor,Northwest Hallway