Acoma Hawk II

1975

Nathan Oliveira

Associated Names
Nathan Oliveira

Artist, American, 1928 - 2010

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows an elongated vertical silhouette with a rough, organic texture in a dark setting. The abstract form has a lighter inner shape that hints at the upper outline of a human head or mask, with dark patches resembling eyes. Below, the form tapers into what resembles a feather or the tail of a creature, adding to its ambiguous nature. The contrast between the light and dark elements emphasizes the semblance of a familiar object while maintaining an abstract quality.

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Associated Artworks

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The image features curvilinear shapes and wavy lines against a deep blue background. Two tall, dark, wavy forms rise from the bottom, with two pale, rounded shapes below. Between the tall forms, a curly, flowing design emerges. The color palette includes deep blue and muted earth tones.

Birth of Venus II

Clinton Adams, Tamarind Institute

1976

The image shows a red shape on a gray background. The shape consists of a combination of curves and straight lines, resembling a silhouette of a table lamp.

Tamarind Suite Fifteen

Various Artists, Ben Q. Adams, Frances Thiel, John Sommers, Stephen Britko, Glenn Brill, Ed Hamilton, Harry Westlund, Lynn Baker, Tamarind Institute

1977

The image displays a series of diagonal lines creating an overlapping pattern across the canvas. The composition resembles a woven textile, with repetitive lines and shapes mimicking fabric weaving. The edges of the pattern are jagged, suggesting texture and imperfection, while the convergence of multicolored lines may evoke various threads in a patchwork quilt.

Untitled

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute

1976

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Acoma Hawk II; lower center in graphite: 9/70; lower right in graphite: Oliveira 75; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 75-157 / buff Arches

Markings

BS: Tamarind chop

Wikidata ID

Q75120532

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