Bunky Echo-Hawk facts for kids

Bunky Echo–Hawk (born 1975) is a talented Native American artist and poet. He is well-known for his acrylic paintings. These paintings often show themes about Native American life and hip-hop culture. He works with many different art forms, including painting, graphic design, photography, and writing.

About Bunky Echo-Hawk

Walter Roy "Bunky" Echo–Hawk Jr. was born in 1975. He is a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and the Yakama Nation. He studied art at the Institute of American Indian Arts in the 1990s.

Bunky Echo-Hawk helped start NVision. This is a national Native nonprofit group. It helps young Native people grow and develop. He is also a traditional singer and dancer. In 2020, he was featured on the PBS show American Masters. This show highlighted his important work for Native rights and protecting the environment.

Art Style and Themes

Bunky Echo-Hawk's art is part of a style called "Native Pop." It also has elements of "Pop Surrealism" or "Lowbrow" art. These styles use popular culture to tell stories. His work often tells clear stories and is less confusing than some other art.

Since 2011, Echo-Hawk has worked with Nike. He helped create Native-inspired clothing. This was part of their N-7 and Power of Perseverance Collection.

Where to See His Art

Bunky Echo-Hawk's art can be found in several public collections.

• Spencer Museum of Art
• Muscarelle Museum of Art
• National Museum of the American Indian

Art Exhibitions

Here are some places where Bunky Echo-Hawk's art has been shown:

• "Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America," National Museum of the American Indian, 2009
• Founder's Day Performance, Live audience intervention painting, February 1, 2010, Willamette University
• "Bunky Echo-Hawk: Modern Warrior," Field Museum, 2013
• Shows in Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, and Greensboro, North Carolina