Bonnie Halsey-Dutton (American, Contemporary). "Memories of the Hunt" oil on canvas, 2010. Signed and dated on lower right. A captivating painting by Bonnie Halsey-Dutton that pays homage to the stories the Plains Indians of North America told within their teepees. The composition features indigenous hunters on horseback pursuing a herd of bison, moving across the interior walls of a teepee, with the night sky visible through the opening at the top of the teepee. All is delineated in oil on canvas in Halsey-Dutton's lyrical manner with a rich color palette, mounted in a stunning custom frame comprised of a burlwood finish with decorative inlays. According to the artist, "From ancient cave paintings, pictoglyphs and petroglyphs, the bison emerge as the life force for the Plains Indians of North America. The bison provided virtually everything needed for survival in this harsh environment. Tribes followed the herds, hunting as a group when necessary. The amazing hunt of the bison is depicted in this painting, as told around a campfire at night, inside the protection of that which the bison also provided: the shelter of a tipi." Size (painting): 36" L x 24" W (91.4 cm x 61 cm) Size (frame): 42.875" L x 30.875" W (108.9 cm x 78.4 cm)
About the artist: Bonnie Halsey-Dutton was born and raised in South Dakota and is inspired by the local cultures where she resides as well as their history. Dr. Halsey-Dutton is both a professional visual artist and a fine arts educator, holding a PhD in Art History and Education from the University of Arizona. She exhibits her artwork both nationally and internationally, and also teaches at home and abroad.
Artist Statement: "Through painting, I investigate historic narratives and how they shape contemporary society. Human culture is complexly intertwined. Physical objects, along with humans themselves, continuously circumnavigate the earth. I believe that this cyclical process of interaction invites potential for new connections and increased cultural understanding. Holding PhD in Art History and Education from the University of Arizona, art history and world culture are my constant artistic muses and they also compel my life experiences."
Provenance: Private Spearfish, South Dakota, USA collection
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Condition
Overall excellent. Signed and dated on lower right. Mounted in a custom frame made from museum-quality materials. Frame has a few minute scuffs but is otherwise quite nice and demonstrates beautiful craftmanship.