Untitled Hopi Pueblo Abstract Painting by Joe Maktima

Joe Maktima's Abstract Mixed Media

This untitled abstract mixed media painting by Joe Maktima is a compelling study in texture and color, defined by its vibrant, layered composition. The work is immediately anchored by a luminous central gold square, which serves as a powerful focal point amidst a field of expressive gestures and dynamic surface variations. The surrounding layers of rich, varied colors and textures invite the viewer to explore the artist's intuitive process, where mark making and movement become integral elements of the finished piece.

Artist and Context

Signed simply "Maktima" in the upper right corner, this painting masterfully merges contemporary abstraction with the artist's deeply personal visual language.

Joe Maktima (born 1962, Winslow, Arizona) is an accomplished artist of Hopi and Laguna Pueblo descent. Raised in an artistic family in Flagstaff, he honed his craft at the Institute of American Indian Arts, graduating in 1985. His early promise was recognized when he received the "Most Promising Artist Award" at the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Market, launching a career that has led to wide exhibition and inclusion in major collections, such as the Eiteljorg Museum. His current work, including this piece, continues to embody a dynamic blend of cultural heritage and cutting-edge contemporary expression.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: This Untitled Hopi Pueblo Abstract Painting by Joe Maktima is from a collector in Texas.

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TAGS: Hopi Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, Native American Painting, Joe Maktima