Lot 185
Bonnie Halsey-Dutton (American, Contemporary). "Sentinel II" oil on canvas, 2004. Signed and dated at lower right and again on verso. A dynamic painting by Bonnie Halsey-Dutton, "Sentinel" pays homage to the animal hide teepees that once dotted the Midwestern plains. Slightly askew, the converging wooden stakes of the structure rise to the right, draped in hide, as it watches over the sprawling green plains of the background. Mottled hues of powder blue and chiffon yellow mix across the sky, darkening in a gradient to a soft tone of indigo that indicates the day is nearing sunset. All is delineated in oil on canvas in Halsey-Dutton's lyrical manner with a rich color palette, mounted in a stunning custom frame comprised of a burlwood finish with decorative inlays. Size of painting: 24" W x 36" H (61 cm x 91.4 cm); Size: 28.75" W x 40.75" H (73 cm x 103.5 cm)
Bonnie Halsey-Dutton was born and raised in South Dakota and is inspired by the local cultures where she resides as well as their history. She has provided the following statement about this piece, "Standing guard over the South Dakota Prairie, the proud form of a tipi challenges the evening light. In my tipi paintings, the converging lines and textures of the materials were the initial inspiration for me. The slightly askew format I utilize was to give the image an otherworldly feeling, as this image is a remnant of the past."
About the artist: Bonnie Halsey-Dutton was born and raised in South Dakota and is inspired by the local cultures where she resides as well as their history. Dr. Halsey-Dutton is both a professional visual artist and a fine arts educator, holding a PhD in Art History and Education from the University of Arizona. She exhibits her artwork both nationally and internationally, and also teaches at home and abroad.
Artist Statement: "Through painting, I investigate historic narratives and how they shape contemporary society. Human culture is complexly intertwined. Physical objects, along with humans themselves, continuously circumnavigate the earth. I believe that this cyclical process of interaction invites potential for new connections and increased cultural understanding. Holding PhD in Art History and Education from the University of Arizona, art history and world culture are my constant artistic muses and they also compel my life experiences."
Provenance: private Spearfish, South Dakota, USA collection
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- Condition: Overall excellent. Signed and dated at lower right and then signed again with "2005" and "Sentinel II" on verso. According to the artist, she finished this piece at the end of 2004 (date on the painting itself) and framed it in 2005 (date on the verso). Mounted in a museum-quality frame comprised of a burlwood finish and decorative inlays. Artist's statement and COA on the verso.
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