See the collection—NEW in bronze It seems strange that over a year ago in April I was at the Toadlena Trading Post with my friend and colleague, renowned painter James Ayers. The two of us were so inspired by the intricate works of art that the weavers of the trading post created that over dinner…
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Maquette is at the foundry now Half the edition has already been SOLD. You can still order your version of Eureka (What Now) at pre-cast pricing until Friday, May 20–and save $1,000! [nggallery id=51] Eureka (What Now) by Craig Bergsgaard Maquette: Dimensions 27” tall with base, Edition of 21, Price is $2,400 precast…
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The Battle of Sand Creek was one of the most devastating engagements of the Indian wars due to both its violence and controversy. In order to really understand how and why the Sand Creek Massacre happened, we have to look at the event as a product of the complex intertwining of the politics, military policy,…
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Please accept my personal invitation to attend a discussion of Colorado’s darkest hour. Join me for my FREE panel discussion about the Sand Creek Massacre at the Denver Public Library April 17, 2011 Of all the atrocities perpetrated on the Native American people during the Westward expansion, Colorado was home to one of the worst:…
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My newest sculpture, The Chaperone, features a Navajo woman tending to young sheep of her flock. Notice her garments: She is wearing the traditional blanket dress of 150 years ago.
You may be thinking that Navajo subject matter is a departure for me-and you would be right. My typical Native American subjects are high country and Great Plains warriors. So where did I get this inspiration?
