There is a phenomenal exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian through August 16th. The artist is Fritz Scholder. Scholder was a controversial Native American artist who really pushed the boundaries of what was considered Native American art. You won't find the same old stylized representations that you're used to seeing - except maybe to make fun of them.
His work is vibrant in color, but often dark in content. It is violent and playful. Wild and free, yet contained. Much of it is purposefully incongruous. One of Chris's favorite pieces was a buffalo dancer holding an ice cream cone.
Photos don't do it justice, but if you can't make it to Washington, DC or New York (where a sister exhibit is showing at the American Indian museum), check it out online.
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