Untitled Original Painting with Bear Theme [R]

There are some fine Helen Hardin paintings, and there are some extraordinary ones. This falls into the later category. It is a work of exceptional drafting skills, and one that reflects her style of abstract composition drawing on her Native heritage.

Working within a confined relatively small space, Hardin created an explosive composition that at once appears to expand beyond its borders. The intricate triangles and circles are filled with every imaginable color. One would expect such a grouping of color to be bothersome, but Hardin achieved a balance between shape and color that is very pleasing.

This is a truly wonderful work of art, in excellent condition, with original frame. Signed in the image Tsa-sa-wee-eh with the artist's cartouche.

Item Provenance: 
This item was presented in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's special exhibit “TIMELESS BEAUTY” in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January-August 2008. This exhibition celebrated the achievements and impact made by some of the most renowned Pueblo women artists on the preservation, exposure, and development of the indigenous and contemporary art forms of Pueblo people. Curated by the IPCC in collaboration with Santa Fe-based Adobe Gallery and the School for Advanced Research, “TIMELESS BEAUTY” showcased a collaborative collection of artwork created by these influential women.