This is a Vintage Original Signed Gilbert Benjamin Atencio 1968 Watercolor, “Native American Turtle”, and measures approximately 15.5” x 12.5” framed. Please view the photos of this wonderful piece to determine condition and quality. Profession: Illustrator, painter, and occasional potter. Atencio worked at Los Alamos Labs most of his adult life as a medical and technical illustrator, therefore he was not a prolific painter. He was a self-taught artist. "Atencio's strong sense of family and tribal responsibility has resulted in his seldom venturing from his native pueblo. He experimented with adaptations of his flat style painting." (Snodgrass) The artist believes in the traditional Indian ways and his favorite subjects were ceremonies, ceremonial figures, and scenes from Pueblo life. Much of his inspiration came from the stories his aunts told him about their lives. His style varied from the traditional flat style done early in his career to abstract paintings done in the 1980's. (Lester) Gilbert's artwork became so popular that the art world came to him. His pottery and paintings traveled far and wide, as evidenced by his exhibition and collections records. Gilbert loved to listen to his elders tell stories. He was profoundly impacted by their world view. His work reflected the oral history, traditional and cultural life of San Ildefonso Pueblo. His aunt, Maria Martinez, acknowledged his contribution to painting pottery, as well as easel paintings. He was governor of San Ildefonso Pueblo 1966-1967.By the 1980's, Gilbert's work became more abstract and semi-abstract. (Schaaf) Please Note: All items are sold As-is, Where-is, with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied. We DO NOT offer Returns or Exchanges. All sales are Final. We want you to be happy with your purchases, so please preview the items carefully before bidding.

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