CAP Indigenous Art Collection: Messenger From Above 1000 Piece Puzzle (P0D1588PZL)

Description

The artist John Balloue was raised by a Cherokee father (Western Band of Oklahoma Cherokee) and an English/Irish mother but he was not raised on a reservation. So art has been his way of understanding, keeping alive and honoring his Native Ancestors. Painting in a realistic style for over 30 years, in 2003, John needed to try something new. He began experimenting with color and texture to create a more contemporary look and feel to his work. Now, much of John’s work is more innovative and experimental in nature. Color is the primary means in which the change has occurred. Color is said to be a barometer of emotion and the strong use of color is reflective of a passionate approach to painting. Besides it just looks cool!

Finished size is approximately 20in x 28in.