Scott Dykema

On Red, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
A chief stands with authority and an admirable expression, his head adorned with a feathered headdress, his body draped in patterned fabric, and his neck adorned with accessories. Against a vibrant red background, his commanding aura is further enhanced. This piece is part of artist Scott Dykema's series featuring Native American figures, where he skillfully captures their profound beauty and spiritual transcendence. Scott employs a mix of oil, enamel, spray paint, gold leaf, and texture medium in his artwork.

About the Artist
Artist Scott Dykema creates colorful mixed-media figurative works, reminiscent of contemporary street art. This is largely due to the inclusion of spray paint in his arsenal of tools. “There is an extreme love in putting something down onto a blank surface, committing to giving it new life and finishing it,” says Scott. His work comes from the constant desire to simply create. Drawing inspiration from the hues of the sky, books, images online, or even spots on the floor. Scott first started out studying nutrition and dietetics but veered into his ingenious creative side by the influence of an art teacher. He demonstrates fanciful interpretations of cultures through multiple layers, and oftentimes metallic elements. In each piece, he presents a story that awaits the imaginative viewer. Scott’s studio is a charming 1947 Chevy school bus parked permanently in his Texas backyard.

Words that describe this painting: chief, Native American, feather, gold, gold leaf, metallic, pattern, checkered, Southwest, indigenous, portrait, face, people, contemporary, mixed media artwork, red

On Red
Scott Dykema
Oil paint, enamel, spray paint, and gold leaf on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2023
48 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
10 lbs. 1 oz.