Norval Morrisseau's paintings originally sold through The Pollock Gallery (Part I)

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- 1960's Period
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"Medicine Bear", acrylic on paper, 22"x30", © 1960's Norval Morrisseau
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"...Norval, with his incredible ability with the formal problems of art (colour-design-space) and his commitment to the world of his people, the great Ojibway, give one the sense of power that only genius provides... It is sufficient to say that in the history of Canadian Painting, few have, and will remain giants. Norval shall."
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Jack Pollock (1930-1992)




Ref.: Norval Morrisseau's first public exhibition was held at Jack Pollock's gallery (The Pollock Gallery) on September 13, 1962 in Toronto, Ontario (private viewing was held on September 12, 1962). This first Norval Morrisseau's exhibition at Jack Pollock's gallery was officiated by Alan Jarvis under patronage of Senator Allister Grosart and noted expert on Ojibway art and anthropology Selwyn Dewdney. 'Time' magazine (Canadian edition) commented about the event that "Few ex­hibits in Canadian art history have touched off a greater stir."
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* The acrylic painting on paper: "Medicine Bear", 22"x30", © c. 1960's Norval Morrisseau; Provenance: The Pollock Gallery /Private Collection/