Archie
Blackowl, Cheyenne, 1911-1992
Painted during the "Studio" Period 1932 – 1937
Descendent of Crow Necklace and Roman Nose.
His work is careful and disciplined painting. Applying detail to costumes
and decorations. Salient features are captured. Ideological content
to his art work. Indian relationship to his dance and ceremony is
delicate with deep understanding of his society.
The image
created is meaningful and the portrayal, he portrays, is the responsibility
of the artist; as a Native American Painter, and being in the "Studio
" phase, he is in the most original beginning of the famed Native
American painters. Powerful and moving statements. He paints attractive,
somewhat flamboyant renditions of dancers, flute players and Indian
heads. Handsome formal compositions
