Sorrel Sky Gallery
828 Main AvenueDurango, CO 81301
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Sorrel Sky Gallery
6/1/2023 - 8/31/2023
Brule
Tom Gilleon
Oil on Canvas
60 x 160 inches (L x W)
“Brule is the name of a Lakota Sioux tribe—I chose it as the name of this piece because of the double meaning. This painting was the result of a dream. It’s still unclear what the dream meant, but the most likely answer is a reaction to the sad, violent, and tragic treatment of Native Americans—symbolic of what happened, ending cultural life as they knew it.” ~ Tom Gilleon
Evolving Evolution
Tom Gilleon
Oil on Canvas
60 x 119.5 inches (L x W)
“Evolution of the tribe and the painting itself is evolving at the same time. It’s the busiest painting I’ve ever done. Normally I don’t like busy paintings, but with this one, I make an exception because the whole theme is being busy, and the many layers of being busy. It’s almost like a kaleidoscope, it keeps shifting … the more you look the more you will see. In fact, this is one of my lifetime masterpieces, that’s what I consider it.” ~ Tom Gilleon
Innocents in a Sense
Tom Gilleon
Oil on Canvas
58 x 58 inches (L x W)
“When I came across photographic portraits of members of the Blackfoot tribe of Canada, I saw in their faces the innocence to their fate and way of life. Their strong poised faces revealed a personal magnificence that reminded me of my 100% Cherokee grandmother and inspired me to paint their portraits blooming with colorful character.” ~ Tom Gilleon
Intruder
Tom Gilleon
Oil on Canvas
24 x 18 inches (L x W)
“A boat passed by my art studio on the Missouri River in Cascade, Montana. The sound of an outboard motor is a strange intrusion to the peace and quiet of the river. Most boat traffic is silent drift boats in compliance with the river’s wishes. The osprey and I shared a moment of resentment for the loss of peace and quiet.” ~ Tom Gilleon
Pair and a Spare
Tom Gilleon
Oil on Canvas
48 x 48 inches (L x W)
“This painting depicts a special hideout of mine known locally as Beaver Meadows near the little cowtown of Augusta, Montana. As I neared the end of the painting, I added one more eagle to avoid an even number. A rancher neighbor when seeing it, used a ranch term for a cow and her calf accompanied by a twin or possibly an orphan calf —and said ‘A pair and a spare.’ Nothing could improve on that.” ~ Tom Gilleon
Skull Society
Tom Gilleon
Oil on Canvas
32 x 24 inches (L x W)
“I received the invitation to be a founding member of the C.M. Russell Skull Society of Artists while working on this portrait. I was so honored, that I decided to make my subject a fellow member too by adding Charlie Russell’s iconic bison skull to the painting.” ~ Tom Gilleon
Yellowstone Take Out
Tom Gilleon
Oil on Canvas
18 x 19.5 inches (L x W)
“On a return trip from Jackson through Yellowstone Park, I stopped for a short lunch break beside Yellowstone Lake, and I saw an osprey swoop down and pluck a trout out of the water without missing a wing beat. The title was obvious to me.” ~ Tom Gilleon