SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Del Curfman

Name
Del Curfman
Tribe
Crow Tribe of Montana
Classification(s)
2-D
Website

SWAIA Booth History

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2025 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
Iiia. Category 1101 - Oil; Including Oil Sticks And Oil Pastels in 2D
Honorable Mentions
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2024 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
Iiia. Category 1101 - Oil; Including Oil Sticks And Oil Pastels in 2D
Portfolio Example & Materials Statement
Del Curfman

I am a contemporary Native American oil painter who combines figurative realism with dynamic narrative compositions and vibrant pop art-inspired backgrounds. Using oil paints, I render and paint Native models along with symbolic elements, capturing cultural heritage and personal stories. My paintings incorporate bold, graphic patterns and vibrant color palettes typical of pop art, juxtaposed with intricate storytelling and symbolic representations of Native identity. The juxtaposition of realism with pop art aesthetics creates a striking contrast, blending tradition with modern expression to evoke powerful emotional and cultural narratives.