David Mann
David Mann’s
life focus has been
his interest in the
Native American
culture, horses, and
art. As a child, the
artist collected any
Remington and
Russell prints he
found along with
books illustrated by
Will James, Paul
Brown, and Wesly
Dennis.
Mann knows his
subjects well from
studying the history
and culture of the
Western Indian
tribes. Born in
Utah, the artist
lived among the
Southwestern tribes
during a two-year
mission in New
Mexico and Arizona.
During his time with
the San Carlos
Apache, Navajo, and
Pueblo tribes, Mann
absorbed layers of
meaning that give
depth to the human
stories he tells.
This unforgettable
and invaluable time
spent with the
Indians allowed the
artist to experience
first-hand the
stories, dignity,
and culture magic of
their lives. Mann’s
paintings are alive
in rich colors,
remarkable illusion
of day and
moonlight, and
energetic or quiet
compositions.
The artist seeks to
capture the personal
moment of truth and
has the benefit of
working with Indian
and mountain men who
model for him. Mann
looks deeply into
his subjects,
envisioning the joys
and sorrows that
have contributed to
the strength of a
culture. The
artist’s paintings
are known for
careful attention to
detail including
clothing, saddles,
jewelry, and the
many other symbols
and accoutrements
that are part of his
subjects’ cultures.
The combination of
heart and mind, and
intellect and spirit
is told in the
dignified presence
of the Native
Americans featured
in the historic
settings in which
the artist paints
them. Mann’s images
portray the spirits
of the historic, as
well as the
contemporary west,
usually depicting
moments in time
rather than
historical events
when deeply rooted
traditions provided
spiritual and
physical sustenance
for the Native
Americans.
Mann’s original
paintings are highly
collected. The
artist participates
in several annual
art exhibits around
the country; he has
been the subject of
numerous magazine
articles.
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