Yatika Starr Fields

 'Oklahoma Summer' oil on canvas by Yatika Fields  YATIKA STARR FIELDS 12 July - 30 September 2017

I am delighted to announce the launch of our annual summer 2017 exhibition YATIKA STARR FIELDS. In this solo exhibition Native American painter and muralist Yatika Fields presents a series of glorious oil paintings rich in colour, movement and symbolism. Immersed in cultural practices from a young age, Field's Indigenous sensibilities are integral to his art in powerful and often understated ways. His pictures are studded with references to tribal traditions, organic forms and aspects of contemporary life. “I create a synthesis of symbolic forms and objects  floating and bending on the canvas at all angles, negating the horizon and the rule of linear experience. The objects and forms represent the past and present from my perspective, as a member of the Osage, Cherokee and Creek Nations of Oklahoma, surrounded by beautiful colors and patterns joined by rhythm and dance from tradition.” YSFYatika will be visiting Bristol later in July for an artist talk and gallery reception and also to paint a mural for UPFEST 2017. UPFEST , Europe's largest street art and graffiti festival takes place in Bristol every summer. Yatika Fields will be the very first Native American artist to participate in this festival.The exhibition begins on Tuesday 12th July and runs until Saturday 30th September.

Artist Talk

Tuesday 25th July 3 - 4pm

Book now to hear visiting artist Yatika Starr Fields speak about his art and life, on Tuesday 25th July from 3 - 4pm at Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Rd BS6 6JE. (£7)Contact [email protected] / 0117 944 3101 

Artist Reception

Tuesday 25th July 6 - 8pm

You are warmly invited to join us for our summer exhibition reception and to welcome Yatika Starr Fields to Bristol. The reception takes place on Tuesday 25 July from 6 - 8pm at Rainmaker Gallery. Everyone welcome!If you can't make it on the 25th, come by the gallery anytime to see the magical paintings of this amazing artist.See you soon,Jo & Hannah