Supplee, Charles Styized Hopi Maiden Painting

Supplee, Charles (b. 1959-2021)

Widely regarded as one of the masters of contemporary Native American jewelry, Charles Supplee was also a talented painter and sculptor, though his work in these mediums is rarely seen. His unique ability to blend color with movement set him apart as a true visionary.

This vibrant painting on canvas features a stylized Hopi maiden wrapped in a traditional blanket, standing against the sweeping desert backdrop of the Hopi Mesas. Through bold color shifts and dynamic angles, Supplee infuses the figure with motion and the spirit of the Hopi Kachinas.