Native American Artist Marvin E. Oliver (1946–2019), of Quinault and Isleta-Pueblo heritage, was one of the Northwest Coast’s foremost contemporary sculptors and printmakers who made strides in the art world for the development and recognition of Native American Contemporary Fine Art.

Oliver’s career spanned over 40 years working in a variety of media including cedar, bronze, steel and glass. Professor Emeritus in American Indian Studies and Art at the University of Washington, Oliver also served as Adjunct Curator of Contemporary Native American Art at the Burke Museum.