Thursday, August 14, 2014

The work of Allan Houser


I have two more photos today from my recent visit to the Heard Museum.  Both of these sculptures were located in the sculpture garden and both are by the well known Native American sculptor, Allan Houser.  The one above is called "People of the Rio Grande" and it presents the Pueblo people as mysterious and ethereal.

The statue to the left is called "Wind on the Mesa" and it depicts a woman standing on a mesa with her cape blowing in the wind.

I love the sweeping, modern look of both of these statues.
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 14, 2014 at 2:51 AM

    They are very stream lined and simple, I like them!

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  2. KarlAugust 14, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    I like these statues too.

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  3. Steve ReedAugust 14, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    I love the top ones especially, a nice blend of abstract and figurative art.

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  4. BirdmanAugust 14, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    I like his work. I like stuff like this.

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  5. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 14, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    His work is timeless.

    Glad you could visit with us over in Newport Coast, California.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 14, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    You've shown these two very beautiful sculptures to their best Sharon.. Against the red wall with touches of green.. perfect.. Soft light in the second gorgeous.

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  7. William KendallAugust 14, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    I like them both too.

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  8. JudyAugust 14, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    I like them both but once again that red wall makes a gorgeous background for photos.

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  9. HalcyonAugust 14, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    THey are both nice, but I really like the bottom one. I'd even consider something like that for my garden (if I had one!).

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  10. LowellAugust 14, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    The second one is a winner! Just lovely. The first two remind me of fishing lures, for some reason. :)

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  11. RedPatAugust 14, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    I particularly like the first one, Sharon! It's interesting to read the different opinions that people have.

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  12. KateAugust 14, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Oh, I haven't seen these before, and they are exquisite and timeless. The man was a genius!!

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  13. glendaAugust 14, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    That red background really shows off that piece!

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  14. CatalystAugust 14, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    I much prefer the second.

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  15. RandyAugust 14, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    I love them both and the red wall too.

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  16. JackAugust 15, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Houser's work really appeals to me.

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  17. ThérèseAugust 16, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Unique!

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  18. cieldequimperAugust 19, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    I have only one word for his work: love. :-)

    Thank you for your comments while I was in the Internet blackout!

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