"We have to reveal ourselves. In the way that we reveal ourselves, we let our life shine."
-Rick Bartow
Rick Bartow lived and worked in Newport, Oregon until his passing in 2016. Bartow was a Vietnam Veteran, a lifelong musician and songwriter, a widower, an enrolled member of the Mad River Band of Wiyot Indians, and is considered one of the most important leaders in contemporary Native American art. This December Froelick Gallery will end the year with an exhibition celebrating Rick Bartow's printing collaborations. Featured printmakers will include Mika Aono, from the University of Oregon, and master printer Seiichi Hiroshima of Moon and Dog Press. Bartow and Hiroshima collaborated from 1997 until Rick's passing in 2016. Bartow worked with Mika Aono in 2015 to create a series of etchings that have never been shown. This exhibition will also include Rick Bartow's unique work on paper.
Events
First Thursday Reception
December 7th, 5 - 7 pm
Exhibition Talk: With Master Printers Seiichi Hiroshima and Mika Aono
December 9th, 1 pm
Holiday Party to follow from 2 - 5 pm
