Bob Haozous, Untitled, (Silhouette in Clouds)
Bob Haozous
1943-
Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache
Date
1999
Medium Specific
Iron, enamel
Classification
Sculpture: Metal
Dimensions
6 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (17.1 x 22.2 x 11.4 cm.)
Accession Number
2022.35.28.42
Credit
Anonymous Gift
Memo / Artist Statement
"Legitimate art is generated from the individual Native American experience, not from slavish adherence to ethnically prescribed styles of subjects. The only way of measuring human kind's genius in in art. Art is a self-portrait of society today, as well as a reflection of the individual artist. My art says I'm human, American and participating in life." (Haozous, in The Spirit of Native America, American Indian Contemporary Arts, San Francisco,1993:10)
Biography
Bob Haozous is a Chiricahua Apache artist known for his provocative sculptures and multimedia works that confront themes of identity, environmental issues, and institutional racism. As the son of esteemed Apache sculptor Allan Houser, Haozous has carved his own path in the art world, creating pieces that challenge societal norms and provoke thoughtful discourse. His art is characterized by a fusion of Native imagery with contemporary commentary, often employing humor and satire to address complex issues.
Haozous's works have been exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale, and in prominent collections such as the British Museum and the National Museum of the American Indian. He continues to live and work in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
https://bobhaozous.com
Haozous's works have been exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale, and in prominent collections such as the British Museum and the National Museum of the American Indian. He continues to live and work in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
https://bobhaozous.com
Date of Bio