Mama and Papa Have the Going Home Shiprock Blues
About this artwork
This multi-panel oil painting features stylized figures, including a man smoking and a woman in a striped blanket, alongside two smaller studies of figures below. The artwork by T.C. Cannon is characteristic of his modern approach to Native American themes.
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T.C. Cannon (1946-1978) was a highly influential Kiowa/Caddo artist known for blending traditional Native American imagery with contemporary styles like Pop Art and Expressionism. His work often explored themes of identity, tradition, and the modern Native American experience, offering a powerful counter-narrative to historical depictions. This particular piece, with its evocative title referencing Shiprock, a sacred Navajo landmark, suggests themes of journeying, home, and cultural connection within a contemporary context.
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Mama and Papa Have the Going Home Shiprock Blues
T.C. Cannon
