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“When my dad, [Walter Richard West Sr., whose Cheyenne name was Wah-pah-nah-yah], began painting it was during an era when painting — hide painting — it was an act of preservation. Things were recorded; they were put down. He went on to become a recognized artist. He was fascinated by the engagement between traditional Plains painting on the one hand and European Modernism on the other. I learned a great deal from his painting.

“I remember a trip to the Philbrook Museum of Art in Oklahoma. He showed me this Northwest Coast object — I think it was a bowl. So he went about describing it from an art standpoint and what made it beautiful: line, material and composition. Then he said, 'But that’s not what it really means.' And he talked about its meaning as a ceremonial object, as something alive and living. His views had everything to do with how I look at museums.”

I speak with outgoing Autry Museum director Rick West about how the work of his painter father shaped his view of art. 

Image credit: “Water Serpent,” c. 1951, by Walter Richard West Sr., from the collection of the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, Ok.

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rickwest999: Warm fuzzy moment: Last night, we spent several hours at Delusion: The Blue Blade (which is mind-bending awesome). Ryan Bergara from BuzzFeed Unsolved was in our group, and stayed to hang after for quite a while. While he’s been a huge draw at Midsummer Scream, I hadn’t really had a chance to meet and talk to him until last night. I was thrilled to learn that he grew up on TPA - watching our videos, reading my articles/reviews, and even participating on our message board once upon a time. At the end of the night, some of the Delusion crew inevitably took pictures with him, and jokingly, I said I wanted a fangirl picture too. Ryan responded that he was actually the one fangirling, because TPA was so special to him for so many years. It was a step back and wow moment for me that really made my night. It was such a nice moment that it left an indelible mark. I’m proud to know Ryan now, and look forward to being fans together via Midsummer and wherever else our paths lead us down the line!

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"Inspirational Alliance: Rep. Rick West Unites with LeFlore County DA and Heavener FFA Members"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Rep. Rick West Heavener FFA Sporting Clays Team Recognized Last week I was privileged to recognize the Heavener FFA Sporting Clays Team on the House floor. This team placed third in the state against roughly 200 schools from various divisions and about 800 other students. Team member Connor Maxwell received first place as the state high individual. Other team…

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#VaPol Chesapeake councilman in danger of losing seat as mayor looks headed to easy re-election

Dwight Parker, who was first elected to the council in 1995, was in fifth place in the race for three seats. Retired NFL player and council newcomer Don Carey was leading.

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#VaPol Chesapeake councilman in danger of losing seat as mayor looks headed to easy re-election

Dwight Parker, who was first elected to the council in 1995, was in fifth place in the race for three seats. Retired NFL player and council newcomer Don Carey was leading.