Lot 183B
Bonnie Halsey-Dutton (American, Contemporary). "Shaking Things Up" watercolor and gouache on paper, 2009. Artist signature and date in lower right, and again with title on verso. A delightful painting by Bonnie Halsey-Dutton titled "Shaking Things Up" depicting a Dakota Sioux rattle wrapped in hide and sinew with lush plumage sprouting from the top. It lays upon images etched into stone evoking imagery of narrative songs that would have employed the sonorous use of this rattle. All is delineated in Halsey-Dutton's lyrical manner and uniquely floated upon a backdrop that the artist faux-painted to resemble buffalo hide in a deep acrylic shadowbox frame. Size of painting: 11" W x 30" H (27.9 cm x 76.2 cm) Size of shadowbox: 15.25" L x 34.5" W x 2.75" H (38.7 cm x 87.6 cm x 7 cm)
In the artist's words, "This is a Dakota Sioux Hoop Rattle, circa 1900, and probably made for the tourist trade already at that time. The shapes and textures in this painting are very appealing to me, and largely why I painted this painting. / In the background are a variety of ancient petroglyphs; images scratched into rock walls. Although it is safe to guess that the animal etching was in some way meant to help provide sustenance for the tribe, nobody truly knows what they mean for sure."
Halsey-Dutton has used shadowbox framing to underscore the cultural importance of the theme and suggest a treasured museum artifact. This piece is painted on heavy-weight archival watercolor paper, and the manner of paint application was intended to convey age and weathering. In addition, the paper's deckled edge further imbues the piece with a sense of history.
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 art education workshops at home and abroad.
Provenance: private Spearfish, South Dakota, USA collection
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- Condition: Overall excellent. Artist signature and date in lower right, and again with title on verso. The artist has floated this painting in a deep clear acrylic shadowbox frame. The paper is mounted upon archival black foam core that has been permanently attached to a faux-painted heavy Masonite backing. Fit with suspension wire and ready to display. Halsey-Dutton's informative description and COA is attached to the verso of this piece.
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