Child With Headdress 1972

Norval Morrisseau made this painting, Child With Headdress, using bold colors outlined in black, creating a sense of depth and definition. It's like he's inviting us to witness the raw energy of his artistic process. Look at how Morrisseau applies the paint; it's thick, almost sculptural in places. The way he's laid down each brushstroke, it's evident there's a real physicality to his work. Take the child’s headdress, for example. The way he divides it up with these thick black lines feels like a visual shorthand for the weight of history and culture. It's not just decoration; it's a statement. And then there's that single, all-seeing eye, rendered in such a simple yet piercing way. It draws you in, makes you feel like you're part of something bigger than yourself. Morrisseau’s work reminds me a little of Marsden Hartley, another artist who wasn’t afraid to embrace boldness and simplicity. It’s this spirit of experimentation and exploration that makes art so endlessly fascinating.