Work Details
Old Song
2013
Pastel, graphite on paper
26 X 40 inches
Inventory ID: #16548
About Rick Bartow (1946-2016)
Rick Bartow's tribal affiliation and heritage is Wiyot of Northern California. Personal experiences, cultural engagement and global myths, especially Native American transformation stories, are the heart of his art. Animals and self-portraits populate his iconography, and he is known for astute interpretations of literary, musical and visual sources.
Rick Bartow's honors include:"We Were Always Here", a large scale sculpture commissioned by The Smithsonian/National Museum of the American Indian, which sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.; "Dog's Journey: A 20 Year Survey", at The A.D. Gallery, University of North Carolina, Pembroke, and Missoula Art Museum, (2011-2012); a bronze sculpture purchased by TriMet, located on Portland's transit mall; a mid-career perspective and monograph "My Eye", organized by the Hallie Ford Museum (2002-04); "Continuum", at The Smithsonian/ NMAI (2003); and The Eiteljorg Museum Fellowship for Native American Fine Art, Indianapolis (2001).
Rick Bartow passed in April 2016, peacefully, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. Bartow was a singular, clear, strong, and accomplished voice in the contemporary art world and will be missed for his passion, vitality and artistic vision. Chiaroscuro works directly with the Bartow Estate and Froelick Gallery in Portland, Oregon to present the best available Bartow pieces.
All Works by Rick Bartow (1946-2016)
Cowboy Indian Sitting
2009
Pastel, graphite on paper
40 X 26 inches
Inventory ID: #16550
To Send A Bear
2010
Pastel, graphite on paper
43 X 30 inches Framed
Inventory ID: #16256
Sie with Orange Hand
1998
Pastel, graphite on paper
40 X 26 inches
Inventory ID: #15548
Bucked Off (West)
2014
Acrylic on panel
12 X 16 inches Framed
Inventory ID: #16263
Bull Disguise
2011
Pastel, graphite on paper
43 X 30 inches Framed
Inventory ID: #15841
Green Crow Hop Pow Wow
2009
Pastel, graphite on paper
40 X 26 inches Framed
Inventory ID: #15780
3 Views of Crow
2013
Pastel, graphite, charcoal on paper
31 X 45 inches Framed
Inventory ID: #14510