"Norval Morrisseau: Shaman Artist" in NYC

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National Museum of the American Indian, New York City, New York, USA
(10/20/2007 - 01/20/2008)
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"Linear and graphic imagery of animals, plants and spirits dominates the rest of the work in the show, but rarely are the paintings repetitive or formulaic. Their great appeal partly derives from Mr. Morrisseau's marrying of an understanding of Indian spirituality with his own formal ambitions as a painter. But he is also a gifted colorist who somehow manages to combine the most eye-popping hues: One painting is colored purple with lime green and bright yellow. New York has many museums with countless exhibitions, but it's been a long time since I saw a show of such potent spirituality, warmth and feeling."

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Benjamin Genocchio - art critic for "The New York Times"
Published: December 28, 2007

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* The image in this posting: "Untitled", 48"x69", © c. 1990s Norval Morrisseau /Provenance: formerly owned by Michael C. Williams and donated to UVic as part of his estate; Michael C. Williams Collection - now part of the MALTWOOD Art Museum & Gallery Collection/