Born near Canyon de Chelly in Chinle, Arizona, R.C. Gorman descended from generations of Navajo artists and craftsmen. As a fine artist of international caliber during his lifetime, he created a Native American legacy through his work, receiving recognition from The New York Times as the "Picasso of American Indian Art." His style is uninhibited and free flowing with a color sense that captivates the eye of the beholder. Whether it is an oil pastel, painting, or bronze sculpture, there is spontaneity and creative energy evident in everything he did.

Along with his personality and charisma, Gorman's celebration of women, and in particular Navajo women, have made him one of the most recognized artists of the American contemporary art scene.

His works are displayed in many museums and represented by galleries throughout the United States, Europe, and the world.

When asked how he wanted to be remembered, Gorman replied simply, "That I was a hard worker,
that I cared about people." He lived in Taos, New Mexico, where he found the Navajo Gallery in 1968.
R.C. Gorman's legacy continues today.