"Monte Yellow Bird Sr., better known in the art world as Black Pinto Horse, is devoted to a positive expression of the harmonic balance between humanity and nature. Through his art and teaching, he offers us a multitude of gifts, and his optimism shines in his motto: "We are on this earth for such a short time, if we're going to shine, shine brightly". Rife with symbolism, Black Pinto Horse's visual expressions honor his spiritual roots, First Nation heritage and Modern and Contemporary art traditions through a bold use of color and design that activates the viewer's imagination. He is motivated by a passionate desire to build connections between the past and present with a hopeful eye toward a brighter future built around empathy and understanding between diverse communities of which the nation is comprised." - Bob Durden, Paris Gibson Square Museum biography |
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Newest Collectors
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A lovely couple from Helena stumbled upon Black Pinto Horse's ledger art during the Big West Arts Festival. Although every piece was already sold, they requested to see the newest works at a later date and recently added three beautiful originals to their collection. |
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Big West Arts Festival, August 7-8, Sheridan WY
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Left: Always a joy to visit with our respected and special collector from WY. Every year, bright and early, she chooses her favorites.
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Ledger art brought the most interest. Every piece sold, among them, Blue Star Woman and Candy(not pictured). |
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Viridian Artists 21st International Juried Exhibition, July, NYC |
Blue Star Woman, 9" x 12", Colored Pencil on Antique ledger paper, Logen-Robinsen Lbr. Co. 1928 cir.
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Juror, Elisabeth Susman, Curator of the Whitney Museum has chosen Blue Star Woman as part of the exhibit at the contemporary gallery,
July 6- July 24
Located in Chelsea, the center of the art world and one of the oldest galleries of its kind
www.viridianartists.com
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Dora from PA was just a treat to visit with and Todd from Kalispel made a true connection with the meaning of "Help Me Lead the Others".
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The Grizzly Claw has asked us back for the month of April when we will also be providing Artist in Residence within the schools. |
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National Folk Festival, July 9-11, Butte MT |
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Buffalo Hunter shown below
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This man came all the way from Australia to take part in the festivities. People from all over the world attended- around 100,000. |
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Purchasing works from artists such as Kevin Red Star, this couple from Bozeman are first time collectors of Black Pinto Horse's ledger art. |
This is the last year the National Folk Fest will be hosted by Butte and again has proven to be a successful show. |
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Eiteljorg Indian Art Market, June 26-27, Indianapolis IN |
Buffalo Hunter,
10" x 16", colored pencil on Levy of Real Estate, St. Louis MO cir.1800's
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Completed during the show, Buffalo Hunter was shown and sold during the National Folk Fest a few weeks later.
Black Pinto Horse will be the Eiteljorg's Artist in Residence during the month of November. Come stop by and take part in his daily workshops.
http://www.eiteljorg.org/
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