Farrell Cockrum

From the Blackfoot Nation of northern Montana, Farrell Cockrum’s unrelenting passion is to share the world of his rich Native American heritage through contemporary works of art. Cockrum began his artistic pursuits while studying Fine Arts at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe during the early 1980’s. In Santa Fe, Cockrum was inspired by countless new influences and his considerable talents were showcased through the evolution of his medium. As a self-proclaimed “Contemporary Native Modernist,” Cockrum’s paintings are rich with color, texture, and striking subject matter. Cockrum has a profound respect for traditional forms and his belief in the creator is vividly projected onto his canvas. Cockrum’s captivating subject matters include honored Native American warriors, renditions of Geronimo’s Cadillac, and the evermore provoking embodiment of the Old Man or “Napi,” who plays a key role in the Blackfoot creation story as well many life lessons for the Blackfoot people.

Cockrum chose to remain in the southwest for its continuing inspiration and renewing beauty. Cockrum resides in Albuquerque, NM where he continues to paint the traditions of his native ancestors and capture the spirit of the Blackfoot Nation in each of his wildly unique paintings.

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"Buffalo Child"

$5,600.00

Original Acrylic Painting

by Farrell Cockrum

Canvas size: 60” x 48”

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Hailing from the Blackfeet Nation in northern Montana, Farrell Cockrum is driven by a deep commitment to convey his Native American heritage through modern artistic expressions. His preferred mediums include painting, sculpture, and mixed media, which he employs to articulate his vision. Cockrum's artistic journey began in the early 1980s at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, where he encountered a wealth of new influences that significantly shaped his artistic development.

As a self-identified “Contemporary Native Modernist,” Cockrum's artwork is characterized by vibrant colors, rich textures, and compelling themes. He holds a deep reverence for traditional art forms, and his faith in the creator is powerfully reflected in his work. His art often pays tribute to Native American warriors, features interpretations of Geronimo’s Cadillac, and explores the significant figure of the Old Man, or “Napi,” who is central to the Blackfeet creation narrative and imparts essential life lessons to the community.

Choosing to remain in the Southwest for its ongoing inspiration and breathtaking landscapes, Cockrum now resides in Albuquerque, NM. There, he continues to honor the traditions of his ancestors, infusing the spirit of the Blackfeet Nation into each of his distinctive paintings.