R.C. Gorman

Untitled (Gorman)

R.C. Gorman (1931-2005) is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential Indigenous artists of the second half of the twentieth century. Gorman’s practice blended modern artistic styles and techniques with themes and imagery from his Navajo culture. A prolific painter, lithographer, and sculptor, Gorman is best known for his figurative work, often depicting Indigenous women. Untitled exemplifies Gorman’s ability to synthesize Navajo motifs with a brushwork reminiscent of mid-century American abstraction.