Alaska Native Comet Original Contemporary Painting By Nena Howell
“On Exhibit” November 7-30 at Gallery 110 for purchase inquiries
https://www.gallery110.com/light-in-flight-by-nena-howell/
Alaska Native Comet is a striking contemporary abstract oil painting by Nena Howell, a talented Alaska Native Tlingit artist. Howell invites viewers into a mesmerizing cosmic realm. The canvas is dominated by a deep, inky black background, reminiscent of the vastness of outer space. Howell's signature formline style, often associated with Native Alaskan art, is evident in the use of ovoids, trigons, and U-shapes. These geometric elements dance across the canvas, creating a sense of rhythm and movement. The artist's palette is rich with energy and shades of black, gray, purple, green, and coral.
Howell's work often explores themes related to her Indigenous heritage and contemporary issues. In this piece, the artist may be alluding to the interconnectedness of all beings, both human and celestial. The vibrant, pulsating forms could represent the energy and vitality of life, while the dark background symbolizes the vastness of the universe. This emotionally resonant piece that will undoubtedly captivate audiences for years to come.