Stan Natchez
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“I paint to understand the world that surrounds me.”
– Stan Natchez
A Shoshoni/Paiute, Stan Natchez was born in Los Angeles. In addition to being a nationally known artist, he is also a traditional dancer who has performed in European capitals as well as throughout the United States. Natchez developed a fine eye for both color and composition from the beadwork he created for his regalia. He also credits dance as a medium for building a stronger sense of cultural self-esteem.
Stan Natchez is known for his innovative and creative paintings. Inspired by Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, T.C. Cannon and other pop artists, his paintings exude the power of color and familiar objects. His canvases often begin with artifacts of American culture that either directly or indirectly reflect Indians. He then includes figures such as Native Americans, mission priests or cowboys. Intricate "stars and stripes" beadwork add texture to bold works that emanate beauty and joy. Dollar bills are layered on the canvas as a modern day buffalo hide.
