Rocky Hawkins
Bringing a refreshing approach to traditional subjects, Rocky Hawkins’ art explores the intersection of Modern stylistic influences in the context of Native American genre painting. Drawing on his lifelong appreciation of Native American culture, the artist produces vibrant, gestural images inviting the viewer to examine their own reactions to his work. Of his work, Hawkins explains, “My paintings are about expressing a visual experience that challenges and communicates with a sense of mystery in hopes to awaken the senses.” Hawkins’ inspiration from the Abstract Expressionists is apparent in his work as raw emotion is masterfully captured in his subjects that blend into textured abstraction in a vivid color palette. Well established as a leading American artist, Rocky Hawkins’ career has spanned over three decades and includes extensive accolades and exhibitions. After studying fine art at the Burnley School of Professional Art (now Art Institute) in Seattle, Hawkins moved to Montana where he focused his art on expressing Native American spirituality and identity. Hawkins has gained recognition throughout Jackson for his paintings representing a fresh take of the West. His newest body of work incorporates pure abstractions with the artists’ own photography-melding, toying with the viewers’ ideas of what is reality while moving away from his past inspirations to play out a new story.
Rocky Hawkins Orbitron Equation Acrylic on canvas 60 x 48 in. Painted in 2014 8346
Rocky Hawkins Orbitron v3
Acrylic on canvas 24 x 20 in. Painted in 2014 8322
Rocky Hawkins Orbitron v28 Oil on board 14 x 11 in. Painted in 2014 8320
Rocky Hawkins
Jade Field
Mixed media on board 14 x 11 in. Painted in 2014 8321
Rocky Hawkins Unconscious Beauty Mixed media on canvas 24 x 20 in. Painted in 2014 8324
Rocky Hawkins
Immortal Love
Mixed media on canvas 24 x 20 in. Painted in 2014 8323
Rocky Hawkins Strong Desire
Mixed media on canvas 24 x 20 in. Painted in 2014 8326
Rocky Hawkins
Serenity
Mixed media on canvas 24 x 20 in. Painted in 2014 8325
Rocky Hawkins Portal Tracs.955U Oil on canvas 40 x 40 in. Painted in 2014 8328
Rocky Hawkins Portal Tracs.916U
Oil on canvas 24 x 18 in. Painted in 2013 8327
Rocky Hawkins Portal Tracs.158 Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Painted in 2014 8335
Rocky Hawkins Portal Tracs.729U
Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Painted in 2013 8333
Rocky Hawkins Portal Tracs.002 Oil on canvas 10 x 7 in. Painted in 2014 8330
Rocky Hawkins Portal Tracs.717
Oil on canvas 12 x 12 in. Painted in 2014 8332
Rocky Hawkins Victorian
Acrylic on canvas 36 x 48 in. Painted in 2014 8345
Rocky Hawkins
Outland
Acrylic on canvas 8 x 10 in. Painted in 2014 8329
Rocky Hawkins Fantasia
Mixed media on panel 9 x 12 in. Painted in 2014 8331
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