Ric Gendron

(American | Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Arrow Lakes Band (born 1954, died 2023))

Artist Ric Gendron (Arrow Lakes, 1954-2023) created figurative paintings that blend Native American imagery with bold colors. In his own words: "Nobody was painting the Indian the way the Indian actually lived, reservation life and things that go on in Indian culture.” His art includes his experiences as a tribal member and his appreciation of Amer