Friday, February 10, 2012

PICTOGRAPHIC ABSTRACTION/ 'Concow Nights' by Eric Whollem/ MODERN ART



CONCOW NIGHTS
1984
by Eric Whollem
mixed media on paper
Collection of the artist
9" x 6"
COPYRIGHT BY THE ARTIST

This image is a stylized representation of Native American gambling
in a roundhouse.

The Concow Maidu are the traditional inhabitants of Butte County,
California, where I lived much of my life. The language and culture of
the Maidu have provided much inspiration for my art over the years.

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FUGUE ON MANGANGESE
by Eric Whollem

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MIXED MEDIA PAINTINGS

ERIC WHOLLEM                                     

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