Tatanka

24" x 36"
Acrylic on Canvas
Ready-to-hang

Tatanka merges the powerful symbolism of the bison with the surreal beauty of the Great Salt Lake. The floating bison skull evokes the reverence the Sioux had for Tatanka or "Great Beast," while the abstract, split shape behind it—a reversed color image of the mountains on Antelope Island—anchors the piece in Utah’s landscape. This blend of natural elements and abstract forms reflects the resilience of the bison herds that roam Antelope Island, a testament to nature's enduring strength in the American West.