Buffalo

In his approach, although his technique is radically different, he inscribes himself in the tradition concept of Native American abstractions. “Pictograph, petroglyphs or elk or antelope draw their magic in part from the process wherein the focus of all prayer and concentration is upon the thing itself, which in turn guides the hunters hand. Connection with the spirit dimensions requires a figure or form that is all inclusive. A realistic rendering of an elk is too restrictive. Only the elk is itself...” writes Leslie Marmon Silko And she is right. The thing itself guides the painters hand. A cave painting by Tony: Buffalo.