Powerhouse
11-06-2005, 02:34 PM
Figured that since we have some artsy types around here they might have known of this person.
http://www.thenewmexicochannel.com/news/5244836/detail.html?subid=22100423&qs=1;bp=t
POSTED: 3:47 pm MST November 3, 2005
UPDATED: 4:23 pm MST November 3, 2005
TAOS, N.M. -- Renowned New Mexican artist R.C. Gorman has died.
He owned the Nizhoni Gallery in Old Town for 18 years.
This last summer, Gorman experienced health issues that were disturbing and difficult to diagnose. On a recent trip to Houston to sign a new lithograph, he was hospitalized again for tests. He was found to have a subdural hematoma, which was operated on immediately. The procedure was successful and subsequent CAT scans showed no further problems.
Though the operation was successful, Gorman needed to go through a program of physical therapy.
R.C. Gorman is considered by many to be the premiere Indian artist. His art reflects the racial memory and experience of an ancient people that remains timeless and universal. His work, especially the lithographs, drawings and bronzes, is collected as often by lovers of contemporary art as by those specializing in Indian art.
Gorman has lived in Taos and owned the Navajo Gallery there since 1968.
Though he traveled extensively to exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe, he always considered Taos his home.
http://www.thenewmexicochannel.com/news/5244836/detail.html?subid=22100423&qs=1;bp=t
POSTED: 3:47 pm MST November 3, 2005
UPDATED: 4:23 pm MST November 3, 2005
TAOS, N.M. -- Renowned New Mexican artist R.C. Gorman has died.
He owned the Nizhoni Gallery in Old Town for 18 years.
This last summer, Gorman experienced health issues that were disturbing and difficult to diagnose. On a recent trip to Houston to sign a new lithograph, he was hospitalized again for tests. He was found to have a subdural hematoma, which was operated on immediately. The procedure was successful and subsequent CAT scans showed no further problems.
Though the operation was successful, Gorman needed to go through a program of physical therapy.
R.C. Gorman is considered by many to be the premiere Indian artist. His art reflects the racial memory and experience of an ancient people that remains timeless and universal. His work, especially the lithographs, drawings and bronzes, is collected as often by lovers of contemporary art as by those specializing in Indian art.
Gorman has lived in Taos and owned the Navajo Gallery there since 1968.
Though he traveled extensively to exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe, he always considered Taos his home.