Prairie King
Prairie King
By Andi Burnum
Prairie King is a deeply expressive, luminous, and visually commanding 10.5x14.5in. mixed media work on deckle-edged paper by artist Andi Burnum. This vertical composition features a solitary bison standing in profile across a golden grassland, anchored beneath a vast, dramatic sky filled with swirling cumulus clouds. The piece transforms a classic Western icon into a complex and celebratory contemporary wildlife study.
Burnum displays a refined command of texture and layered medium, utilizing the organic, torn edges of the paper to enhance the artwork's tactile presence. The bison is rendered with rich dimensional detail, highlighting its heavy, dark wool coat and warm sienna highlights along its back. Above, painterly washes and soft tonal shifts give the sprawling clouds a dynamic, theatrical weight against deep indigo pockets of sky. Presented in a light natural wood frame with a linen mat and a contrasting dark reveal, this compelling statement piece effortlessly bridges traditional Western subject matter with modern, material-focused mixed media design.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 10.5x14.5in. (Artwork), 16.25x20.5in. (Framed)
- Medium: Mixed media on paper
- Artist: Andi Burnum
- Framing: Included, natural wood frame with linen mat.
- Style: Contemporary Western Realism / Wildlife