Fine Art - Native American Paintings Santa Clara Pueblo, Kha'p'oo Owinge Drawings

Original Abstract Drawing by Margarete Bagshaw 1997

Category: Drawings
Origin: Santa Clara Pueblo, Kha'p'oo Owinge
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Size:
22-½” Height x 15” Width (image);
25-¾” x 18-½” (frame)
Item # C4940D
Price: $3000

This original 1997 abstract drawing by Margarete Bagshaw is a vibrant example of her mixed media practice, combining Prismacolor pencil, pastel, graphite, and iridescent watercolor washes. The composition centers around a circular form intersected by angular shapes, including triangles and staggered patterns that subtly reference motifs found on traditional Pueblo pottery.

Bagshaw's layered media approach creates a richly textured surface full of movement and depth. The influence of her mother, Helen Hardin, is evident in the design, particularly in the use of the circle as the focal point of the composition. Yet, Bagshaw breaks away with a more direct and expressive style. Grounded in the spirit of Abstract Expressionism, the piece radiates spontaneity and a strong sense of creative exploration.

The interplay of mark-making and material creates an almost celestial energy, with each medium contributing to a dynamic field of color and form. Signed and dated in the lower right corner, this piece reflects Bagshaw's distinct voice, one that bridges cultural legacy with fearless innovation.