For Father’s Day weekend we took my dad to The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in downtown St.Petersburg. It was a beautifully designed and thoughtfully curated museum.
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| Detail of “Pariskaroopa, Two Crows” by John Coleman |
A close up of the eagle headdress.
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| Detail of “Addih-Hiddisch, Hidatsa Chief” by John Coleman |
Focusing on the geometric tattoos on the arm and torso.
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| Detail of “Bear’s Nest” by Dave McGary |
Beautifully painted bronze.
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| Detail of “Dust Devil” by Nancy Glazier |
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| “Bronco Break” by Thomas Blackshear II |
A thoughtful depiction of the often under represented African American community in the west.
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| “Cooking on the Trail” by Benjamin Wu |
A beautiful painting of women doing the difficult daily chores necessary for survival.
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| “Eventide” by John Cogan |
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| “Good Team” by Jie Wei Zhou |
Immigration and the hope of a better life.
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| “Telling of the Secret Path” by C. Michael Dudash |
Native Americans listening to a missionary. A quote from the artist: “My goal wasn’t to pass judgement on this subject one way or another, but to creat a work that highlighted the efforts of good people on both sides who struggled to find common ground.”
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| Detail of “Abstract Crown Dancer” by Allan Houser |
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| “Corn Pendant” by Charles Supplee |
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| “Number 8 Teardrop Necklace” by Joe Piaso, Jr. |
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| “Female White Yei” by Fred Stevens Jr. |
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| “Name Me After Sunrise #4” by Darren Vigil Gray |
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| “Ceremonial Song” by Ron “R.S.” Riddick |
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| “The Honor Dress” by Dave McGary |
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| “A Swirl in Rhythm” by Fred Fields |
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| “Seminole Warrior” by David Yorke |
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| “Cheyenne Burning of Fort Phil Kearny, 1868” by Z.S. Liang |
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| “Quiet Farewell” by David Mann |
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| “Tradition” by Marilyn Bendell |
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| “The Blue Star Quilt” by Don Crowley |
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| “The Final Touch” by David Yorke |
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| “High Desert Clouds” by Ed Mell |
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| “Destroy the Myth” by Nneka Jones |
This piece was in the REVERBERATIONS exhibit; which explores racism, oppression, hope and resilience. It was about the perception of femininity and was done as embroidery on canvas. The detail and skill were extraordinary.
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Detail of “Destroy the Myth” by Nneka Jones
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| “Quilt Exhibition” by Eluster Richardson |
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| “The Grace” by Basil Watson |
A representation of the harsh reality of slavery. Expertly crafted but full of emotion and difficult to view.
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| “We the People…” by J.D. Challenger |
A Native American kneeling upon a copy of the Constitution while offering his pipe as a gesture of peace.
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| Detail of “Pash-ee-pa-hó, Little Stabbing Chief” by John Coleman |
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| “A Mirror Image of an Imperfect World” by Billy Schenck |
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| “Navajo Mother” by Maynard Dixon |
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| “Nocturne Bloom” by Ed Mell |
