Sean Rising Sun Flanagan is a Native American artist and traditional drummaker from the Taos Pueblo, located at the steps of the majestic Sangre De Cristos mountains in northern New Mexico. His works have found homes around the world and can be seen in several galleries and museums across the country, including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Widely known for his painted drums and stylized sculptures, he draws inspiration from the traditional imagery of his native roots. The drums are traditionally made from deer, elk, and buffalo hides, painted with a remarkable sense of design that merges deep tradition with contemporary artistry. His stylized sculptures and design motifs integrate form and color, resulting in a strong and vibrant balance that can be described as both geometric and organic. These sculptures range in size from a few feet to towering 20-foot pieces, serving as striking focal points in courtyards or as bold artistic statements mounted on walls.
Widely known for his painted drums and stylized sculptures, he draws inspiration from the traditional imagery of his native roots. The drums are traditionally made from deer, elk, and buffalo hides, painted with a remarkable sense of design that merges deep tradition with contemporary artistry. His stylized sculptures and design motifs integrate form and color, resulting in a strong and vibrant balance that can be described as both geometric and organic. These sculptures range in size from a few feet to towering 20-foot pieces, serving as striking focal points in courtyards or as bold artistic statements mounted on walls.