Description
Chronicling the life and work of Coast Salish artist Ron Hilbert, author Simon Ottenberg provides an astute perspective on a courageous and controversial contemporary Native artist. Having been a major supporter and collector of Ron’s work, Simon was also a longtime friend. This biography provides conversations with the artist as well as stories from his life, and is illustrated with works by this distinctive painter.
Ron Hilbert č̓adəsqidəb tells the story of a Native artist who shared the ceremonies, traditions, and lifeways of the Coast Salish people through his artwork.
About the author:
Simon Ottenberg was an emeritus professor at the University of Washington. While his academic background is in African art and anthropology, he developed a passion for Native Northwest Coast art while living more than 50 years in Seattle. He met Ron Hilbert in 1982 and became friends; they remained close until Ron’s death in 2006. He compiled the artist’s biography with the help of many who knew him.
Native American Art
Bibliography / illustrations / 8.5 x 11 / 158 pages
Published by Lushootseed Press
