Marvin Oliver 'Moon Dancing' (1987) – Signed Embossed Silkscreen Print

This stunning signed embossed silkscreen print, Moon Dancing (1987), is the work of celebrated Indigenous artist Marvin Oliver. Known for his innovative fusion of contemporary techniques with traditional Northwest Coast Native art, Oliver masterfully blends bold imagery with intricate embossed elements. The artwork features a striking black raven, a significant figure in many Indigenous traditions, representing transformation, wisdom, and creation. Below the raven, the print showcases an embossed Indigenous-style design, adding texture and depth to the piece. The use of Stonehenge Natural Paper enhances the tactile quality of the embossing, making this work both visually and texturally compelling.

• Title: Moon Dancing (1987)
• Artist: Marvin Oliver (1946–2019)
• Medium: Embossed Silk Screen Print
• Signed Lower Right
• Framed and Matted with Glass

Condition:
Good, Some Wear, Scratched, Chipped, 0.75" Crack in Glass on Lower Right Corner

Size:

• Overall: 10.25" X 8.25"
• Visible: 6" X 4"

About the Artist – Marvin Oliver (1946–2019):

Marvin Oliver was a renowned Indigenous artist, educator, and advocate, celebrated for his contributions to contemporary Native American and Pacific Northwest Coast art. Of Quinault and Isleta-Pueblo heritage, Oliver's work spanned multiple mediums, including printmaking, glass sculpture, and large-scale public installations. A longtime professor of American Indian Studies at the University of Washington, Oliver played a crucial role in promoting and preserving Indigenous artistic traditions while pushing the boundaries of contemporary Native art. His pieces can be found in prominent collections worldwide, including museums, universities, and public spaces.

Through works like Moon Dancing, Oliver's legacy continues to inspire, capturing the spiritual and cultural essence of Native art with both reverence and innovation