1983 "Our Father the Sun" Southwestern Pop Art Style Lithograph by Neil David Sr.

Description

"Our Father the Sun" Unframed limited edition lithograph by Native American artist Neil David Sr. Hand signed, titled and numbered … more "Our Father the Sun" Unframed limited edition lithograph by Native American artist Neil David Sr. Hand signed, titled and numbered by the artist in pencil. Paper Size: 26" x 26". Edition Number: PP III. Printed in 1983. Condition is Great. A minor handling crease by the top edge and a very small tear on the right edge (1/4") that can easily be matted over. 100 percent guarantee of authenticity. Certificate of Authenticity & appraisal is included. Make an offer!

BIO:

Neil David, Sr., a Hopi-Tewa artist living in the village of Hano on First Mesa in Northern Arizona, was raised knowing artistic expression as a natural human activity. From his earliest years, Neil has loved nothing more than drawing and sculpting. Always recognized for his special gift, he stands out in a culture richly populated with talented individuals. Neil has not strayed from the ethos of his people, a fact evident in his art and life.

Neil and his wife Dealva, have three sons and a daughter. Within the David family traditional Hopi values shape and mold every aspect of life. Speaking in their native tongue, the same unwritten history and legends from generations before are preserved. When combined with the visual experiences at hand, a lasting and believing attitude toward the Hopi way is engrained. Neil's children learn their culture more fully through art influenced by their father's talent.

His art depicts Hopi ceremonial life: the stagelike settings of dwelling and plaza, the preparations for dance and the final manifestation of Kachinas, masked forms and visiting skydwellers in their villages. Neil's religious upbringing and participation has been and still is a constant source of inspiration for his art. less