Lot # : 15 - Noah Sainnawap Aboriginal Acrylic & Oil Painting

20" x 16" First Nations artist, Noah Sainnawap (1954 – 2005), had a very unique abstract style and blending of woodland references in his artwork. He had been quoted as saying "my paintings have no stories, I paint the way I feel and don't like to dwell in the past". He came from a Cree family and was a member of the Osnaburgh Band. His northern life and nomadic wanderings took him across Canada. His work is represented in many collections, including the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Royal Ontario Museum [Toronto], McMichael Canadian Art Collection [Kleinberg], University of Winnipeg Anthropology Department, Vancouver Planetarium and numerous other public and private collections. Internationally, Noah had said he sold works to collectors in Europe, the United States and the Caribbean. During the early 70's, Noah used the name Noah Brown, but shortly afterwards discovered his Cree surname and began using it. These paintings therefore, can be signed Noah Sainnawap or Noah Brown. Images of works by Picasso, and the Norval Morrisseau book published by Pollack, inspired him. His native name is Wolverine. His artwork was included in the publication 'Legends from the Forest by Chief Thomas Fiddler, Edited by James R. Stevens and translated by Edtripo Fiddler, Published by Penumbra Press, 1985'. This original acrylic abstract acrylic oil painting by Noah Sainnawap, is larger than most of his works which makes it rare find; measuring 16" by 20" and is painted on a canvas board. It comes in wonderful condition with no marks, stains or rips on the piece. It does have a wee bit of bending on the corners (as shown) which will easily be covered up when framed. Please note - you will see a little ripple that is barely noticeable.