For your consideration is this Santa Clara Pueblo Helen Hardin Print Poster, "Prayers of a Blue Corn Mother", circa 1980. The original acrylic on board was 1974. Prayers of a Blue Corn Mother, 1974, with its powerful spiritual message, is a monumental example of Hardin's abstract design composition. The earth-bound corn mother has achieved divine stature in the presence of holy kachinas, represented by medallion-like masks that appear to be floating in a layered geometry. Helen Hardin (1943- 1984) (Tewa name: Tsa-sah-wee-eh, which means "Little Standing Spruce") was a Native American artist from Santa Clara Pueblo in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The pueblo is a member of the Eight Northern Pueblos, people who are from the ethnic group of the Tewa, their homelands on or near the Rio Grande river (Rio Bravo) in New Mexico north of Santa Fe. Creating art was a means of spiritual expression that developed from Hardin's Roman Catholic upbringing and Native American heritage. She created contemporary works of art with geometric and abstract patterns based upon Native American symbols and motifs, like corn, katsinas, and chiefs. In 1976 she was featured in the PBS American Indian artists series. Up to 26 layers of paint - including ink washes, acrylics, airbrush and varnish were applied to create her works. Hardin painted tiny dots called stipples, spattered paint with a toothbrush, like Anasazi pottery, and applied transparent washes. This stunning matted print poster is layered with abstract imagery portraying the rich spiritual tradition of the Pueblo people, in very nice condition. The metal frame exhibits slight scuffing on edges. Visible art measures 16"W x 21"L, frame is 20.25"W x 26.25"L x .75"D, weight is 2lb, 8oz.