The Niagara Cascades

2024

Kay WalkingStick

Associated Names
Kay WalkingStick

Artist, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, born 1935

The image features a waterfall, potentially Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls. The viewpoint is elevated, overlooking the cascading water. The horizon line is high with land and water meeting in the distance. A bridge spans over the edge of the falls to the left. The brushstrokes are smooth, capturing the water's movement. The color palette consists of aquamarine, turquoise, white, and subtle earthy tones for the rocks and bridge. Red and beige star shapes add decoration. The sky is clear blue.
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On View

West Building Main Floor, Gallery M72

Artwork overview

More About this Artwork

The image consists of multiple rectangular panels with wavy lines and blocky shapes, creating a fragmented landscape. The colors used are rich earth tones such as reds, blacks, blues, greens, and beige, resembling rock formations and valleys.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist; purchased 2025 through (Hales Gallery, New York) by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2024

  • Jordan Ann Craig and Kay Walkingstick, Hales Gallery, The Art Show, New York, 2024, Booth C14.

Inscriptions

on reverse: The Niagara Cascades

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