Innholdsfortegnelse for August-September 2024/No. 52 i Native American Art Magazine

Welcome to Native American Art’s Official Magazine of the 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market presented by SWAIA! This is a huge honor to be part of Indian Market each year and, in fact, it is our seventh year as the Official Magazine. Over the years we have made some amazing new friends at this special event, so every time we return if feels like a homecoming. As soon as we get off the plane, the friend sightings, hugs and stories begin immediately. Jamie Schulze and her team do an amazing job ensuring that the show runs flawlessly and all the artists and collectors are taken care of amid the 900 booths. This is the biggest open air market in the United States, and this year we have 240 pages of coverage…

The 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market is a world-renowned fine arts market and platform for cultural exchange where stories are shared, and where connections, meaning and memories are made. We welcome you to 12 city blocks of booths, hundreds of artists from nearly 200 tribal cultures, events all week, film screenings, cocktail parties, auctions and, of course, our annual Indigenous Fashion Show. Thank you for joining us. In recent days, we are witnessing greater interest in Indigenous art and traditions, greater visibility for the old ways and a greater voice for many who have been too long silenced. As the world’s most prestigious juried Native American art market, the Santa Fe Indian Market plays a vital role of representation, highlighting the exceptional talent and artistry of Indigenous creators. Each year we…

We say it every year: get to the booths early, talk with the artists, drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, bring some cash for small purchases and grab business cards for those artists you want to research more later. All of these are great tips, but they are tips for the market. Here’s another tip: go to all of SWAIA’s programming during market week. The arts organization offers a robust collection of events and activities that celebrate the market, its artists and its supporters. One early event is the Get Indigenous Film Festival starting on August 15 at the Violet Crown theater near the Santa Fe Railyard. Check the SWAIA website in August to see the film lineup and details. Another can’t-miss event is the Best of Show Ceremony on…

When guests arrive at Marshall and Lee Ann Hunt’s home for a barbeque after the close of Santa Fe Indian Market, they are greeted by Kevin Box’s stainless steel White Bison. The white bison is spiritually significant to a number of tribes, a sign that prayers are being heard and that change is coming. It is also a symbol of peace. The spiritual energy of the Hunt’s property goes back to historic times when it was a camping site for local tribes. Many pottery shards were found when the ground was being excavated for Marshall’s kiva-like writing studio. The spirit of the many artists whose works are displayed throughout the grounds, and in the Hunt’s home, animates the space as does the ebullient energy of the collectors. In 2009, when…

Class V: Sculpture Ryan Benally (Navajo) Native American sculpture, like all Indigenous art, is as diverse and distinct as the tribes that produce it. Whether works of clay, stone, bone, shell, glass, metal or a combination of media, these pieces often reflect the environment, stories, symbolism and traditions of the artist’s Native culture and heritage. Zuni Pueblo artists still create traditional fetish carvings infused with spiritual meanings, a practice that dates back to prehistoric times. The use of alabaster, marble and soapstone is a much more recent development, as modern tools made it increasingly possible to draw out animal, human and religious forms from the raw stone in both contemporary and traditional interpretations. In the following pages, enjoy a selection of the wide variety of sculptural forms that will be…

Class IV: Wooden Pueblo Figurative Carving & Sculpture Arthur Holmes Jr. (Hopi) One of the great traditions of the Southwest is pueblo carvings, including katsina carvings found on the Hopi mesas and occasionally nearby on the Navajo Nation, as well as within several other tribes. Almost exclusively cut from cottonwood root and painted with mineral pigments, katsina carvings are beloved by artists and collectors for their beautiful color, their detail-rich surfaces and the storytelling that’s made possible with these wooden forms of Hopi supernatural beings. Many of the carvings can be broken down into two styles: contemporary, which will have highly realistic or detailed figures painted with many bright colors, and the “old style,” which are more simple carvings done in a more traditional manner. Both styles can be found…

Class VIII: Beadwork & Quillwork Jackie Larson Bread (Blackfeet) With their intricate designs, vibrant colors and myriad applications, Native American beadwork is among the most popular, and traditional, Indigenous art forms. The early tribes fashioned beads out of seeds, stone, clay, wood, bone, horn, pearl, shell, porcupine quills and other natural materials to create necklaces and other pieces for ornamental purposes. With the arrival of the Europeans, glass beads were introduced as trade items and were quickly assimilated into the distinct aesthetic practices of tribes across the continent. As uniform beads in a broad spectrum of colors became available, Native American beadwork became more elaborate and the primary decorative technique for clothing, accessories, gear and ceremonial items. In this special section dedicated to the genre, enjoy a taste of the wide…

SANTA FE, NM “In Tlingit culture, numerous narratives revolve around the figure of Raven, whose journeys are integral to the formation of clans and tribal communities. These stories often explore themes of transformation and the interconnectedness between the realms of land, sea and air, as well as their inhabitants,” says Blue Rain Gallery owner Leroy Garcia. An upcoming Blue Rain Gallery exhibition featuring the glass sculptures of Tlingit artist Preston Singletary dives deeply into the centuries-old story of Raven, an integral figure in Tlingit culture. Through his one-of-a-kind glass sculptures, Singletary examines the interconnected relationship between Raven and the Tlingit people. “Raven is one of the central figures in Tlingit mythologies dating back since time immemorial—stories of how Raven stole the sun from an old man who was keeping it…

SANTA FE, NM Sovereign Santa Fe is back once again, bringing collectors and enthusiasts from around the world to the beautiful city of Santa Fe for a celebration of cutting edge Native American art. Now in its sixth edition, Sovereign provides a platform for “New School” Native American art “and its elusive relationship between traditional and contemporary.” Artists participating in the 2024 show include Dan Rocky, Orin Nez, Micah Wesley, Billy Hensley, Kristin Gentry, Danielle SeeWalker, Piersten Doctor and many others. “I think any venue that offers a show space for contemporary Native American art definitely takes a lot of integrity and guts,” says Onondaga Nation artist Jay Carrier. “This space provides a platform to show works of art that might not have a chance to be shown. Some of…

LOS ANGELES, CA After Bonhams’ massively successful Modern Native American Art and Jewelry sale in late April, which broke a dozen artist records, organizers are now prepare for the sale’s summer edition. The August 29 sale features more than 150 lots with a catalog featuring many of the same artists found in the spring edition. This includes prominent artists like Fritz Scholder, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Rick Bartow and Rhonda Holy Bear. A variety of other works by both established and emerging Native American artists will also be represented. Kim Jarand, Bonhams’ Native American art specialist, shares that “judging by bidder participation in our last few modern and contemporary Native American art sales and the market at large, it seems that collector demand for many modern and contemporary Native artworks has…

Before I was in the magazine business, I came from the world of newspapers, which has a funny saying for some of the old beat reporters. The phrase is “shoe-leather reporting,” which is used to describe journalists who put in the time and the hard work and are often rewarded for their efforts. These are the writers who would go to every meeting, suffer through every PR event, reply to every press release and introduce themselves to every person at an event. They would knock on doors, talk to everyone, cold call sources, ask the obvious questions—anything to rattle a story free from the world. These writers almost always struck gold, because hard work matters. I’m always reminded of shoe leather when I get to Santa Fe in August. The…

FIND NATIVE ART EVENTS, SHOWS, AUCTIONS, FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS DURING NATIVE ART WEEK ALSO IN NEW MEXICO: Allen Aragon Gallery 206½ San Felipe NW, Unit 7.5, Albuquerque, NM 87104, www.allenaragongallery.com Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87506, (877) 848-6337, www.hiltonbuffalothunder.com Cowboys & Indians Antiques 4000 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, (505) 255-4054, www.cowboysandindiansantiques.com Gallup Native Arts Market 215 W. Aztec Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301, (505) 863-1227, www.gallupnativeartsmarket.org Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial 206 W. Coal Avenue, #6306, Gallup, NM 87301, (505) 863-3896, www.gallupceremonial.com Institute of American Indian Arts 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508, (505) 424-2300, www.iaia.edu Meow Wolf 1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe, NM 87507, (505) 395-6369, www.meowwolf.com Museum of Indian Arts & Culture 710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM…

Beadwork has a remarkable ability to inform tribal affiliation, region and culture. Every beadwork culture holds histories about the origin of beadwork practices and protocols. These histories also speak about intentionality—specific colors, designs and construction (how beaded pieces are put together for a finished product). Santa Fe Indian Market is a unique opportunity to witness how some beadwork artists continue to uphold these intentional stitches. There are dozens of artists entered into the 2024 beadwork/quillwork category. This is the single best opportunity in the world to witness mastery because so many beadwork communities are represented at once. There are many beadwork styles, including those that have leaned into contemporary explorations of color play and design. However, it is important to uplift artists like Hollis Chitto, Leith Mahkewa and Vashti Etzel…

Welcome to the annual Guide to Market, where we explore the nine categories that SWAIA has officially designated for Santa Fe Indian Market. It’s always such a rewarding experience putting this section together every year because the entire team at Native American Art always learns valuable new information about each one of the mediums, artists and techniques. Each classification has at least six highlighted artists, as well as last year’s winner in the category, which means there are 63 artists here for you to learn about and possibly meet once you are exploring the market. The best part about SWAIA’s event is that 63 is only barely scratching the surface when there are nearly 900 artists in booths. There is simply so much to see and do in Santa Fe…

Class II: Pottery Jennifer Tafoya (Santa Clara Pueblo) Pottery has always been a beloved classification at Indian Market. Take last year’s winner, Santa Clara Pueblo artist Jennifer Tafoya’s Caught by Surprise. This magnificent pot, which features intricate designs of a horned T-rex chasing a smaller dinosaur, was not only the Best of Class winner in the pottery classification, but also the Best of Show winner. This is a special classification that connects artists to the earth itself, often utilizing clay straight from artists’ homes and ancestral lands. While exploring the market this year, open yourself up to all of the ingenious ways that artists are using the medium of clay. ARTISTS TO WATCH » Matthew Bahe (Navajo (Diné)) » Chase Kahwinhut Earles (Caddo Nation of Oklahoma) » Al Qoyawayma (Hopi) » Preston Duwyenie (Hopi)…

Class VI: Textiles TahNibaa Naataanii (Navajo) From contemporary Native American dresses and accessories, to elaborate regalia and traditionally designed rugs, textile artwork at Santa Fe Indian Market is omnipresent. The 2024 market continues to uphold its high standard of artworks, hosting some of the most renowned and emerging textile artists from around the country. Whether artists have participated at market for 40 years or five, the selection of culturally significant textile works are, without a doubt, marvelous. Throughout this section dedicated to the genre find fresh examples of what to expect at the 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market. ARTISTS TO WATCH » Sarah Begay (Navajo (Diné)) » Tracy Toulouse (Sagamok Anishnawbek) » Cordelia Begay (Navajo (Diné)) » Doreen Etsitty (Navajo (Diné)) » Geneva Shabi (Navajo (Diné)) » Kevin Tsosie (Navajo (Diné)) » Michael Ornelas (Navajo (Diné)) » Mae…

Class XI: Basketry Carol Emarthle Douglas (Northern Arapaho/Seminole) Basketry is a diverse classification with artwork coming from many regions, dozens of tribes and in many different styles. And yet, basketry is also frequently the classification with fewest artists. What does that mean for collectors? Get to the basketry booths early before these artists sell out and leave the market. Once in the booths, collectors are sure to find gorgeous works in sweetgrass, willow splints, black ash and other materials often harvested by the artist. These fragile yet still quite resilient works will be gems for any art collection. ARTISTS TO WATCH » Mary Aitson (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) » Wilmetta Kayquoptewa (Hopi) » Sally Black (Navajo (Diné)) » Jessica Lomatewama (Hopi) » Don Johnston (Quagun Tayagungin) » Reba Lomayestewa (Hopi) » Laura Wong-Whitebear (Sinixt) (Confederated Tribes of…

SANTA FE, NM Blue Rain Gallery’s Santa Fe location prepares for one of its most popular events of the year, known as the Annual Celebration of Native American Art. During this vibrant celebration, running from August 14 through 18, guests can expect to see artist demonstrations, profound lectures, solo shows and the ever-popular Group Exhibition that presents more than 50 artworks by renowned Native American artists. “Blue Rain Gallery has a reputation for producing stand out shows, presenting viewers with some of the highest-level offerings and most celebrated artists working today,” notes Leah Garcia, director of marketing. “The gallery’s Annual Celebration of Native American Art is no exception…The week begins with the Group Exhibition, with an artist reception on Thursday, August 15, from 5 to 8 p.m., and features artwork…

With work that can playfully celebrate and skewer pop culture all at once, Jason Garcia’s clay tiles document the ever-changing cultural landscape of his home of K’haPo Owingeh/Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. Garcia’s Tewa cultural ceremonies, traditions and stories, as well as 21st-century popular culture, comic books and technology, influence his clay and print work. Using traditional materials and traditional pueblo pottery techniques coupled with various printmaking techniques, Garcia juxtaposes customary and contemporary materials, and techniques connect him to his ancestral past, landscape and cultural knowledge. His work has been exhibited in many museums and various exhibitions all around the country, including in his home in the Southwest. The museums include the National Museum of the American Indian, Arizona State University, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Colby Museum of…

SANTA FE, NM As part of the Sovereign Santa Fe event at La Fonda on the Plaza, Keepers of the Land is a special multimedia collaborative exhibition featuring contemporary Native American artists specifically from Oklahoma. “The exhibit itself explores the connection to the lands we live on as Indigenous people, each artist creating their own work showing what being a steward and caretaker of the land means to them—whether that be through traditional stories, personal experiences or preservation and conservation efforts,” says show curator and artist Carly Treece (Mvskoke/Cherokee) of Tvlse Studios. “There are both traditional and contemporary pieces in the exhibit, with works ranging from paintings to beadwork, traditional moccasins and even textiles. Exhibiting the multidimensional talents of Native artists within our communities showcases the many different aspects and…

1. Antique American Indian Art Washington-based Antique American Indian Art is offering this Navajo pictorial rug, which is decorated with Indian chiefs, steer heads and hearts. The weaving, from roughly 1910, measures 81 by 45 inches and is in excellent condition. The piece comes from the JN Butler Collection, which originates with Butler’s great-uncle, Edward William (E.W.) Nelson (1855-1934), an American naturalist and ethnologist. “Initially, Mr. Nelson’s research was in Alaska,” the gallery notes. “However, he developed tuberculosis and relocated to the American Southwest in 1890. His studies ranged from Death Valley to Mexico. The Smithsonian Institution houses his collection of artifacts from the Alaska expeditions.” After he died in 1934, the collection went to the only child of his only sibling and then later to Janet Nelson Butler, who…

August 2-11 102nd Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Red Rock Park www.gallupceremonial.com August 2-September 2 Rhiannon Skye Tafoya: New Work on Paper Hecho a Mano www.hechoamano.org August 9-12 Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show Santa Fe Convention Center www.whitehawkshows.com August 10-30 Reflections of a Sculptor: The Life and Work of Michael Naranjo Nedra Matteucci Galleries www.matteucci.com August 13-24 American Indian: Classic to Contemporary Santa Fe Art Auction www.santafeartauction.com August 14, 5-9:30 p.m. IAIA Benefit and Auction La Fonda on the Plaza www.iaia.edu August 14-18 Waddell Gallery’s Annual Santa Fe Show and Sale Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi www.waddellgallery.com August 15 Get Indigenous Film Festival Violet Crown Santa Fe www.swaia.org August 15-18 Indian Market Group Show Sorrel Sky Gallery www.sorrelsky.com August 15-18 Sorrel Sky Gallery Artist Talks & Demos Sorrel Sky Gallery www.sorrelsky.com August 15-18…

Heritage is cultivated by the ones who value tradition and never take for granted the stories and sentiments of loved ones long gone. These cultivators are the blood that pumps through a community and keeps a culture’s heart beating. Carol Emarthle-Douglas (Northern Arapaho/Seminole) is an award-winning basket weaver and a true cultivator of tradition. Through her baskets, she weaves the story of her journey of self-discovery, paying homage to her Arapaho and Seminole culture and other cultures that have inspired her work. It all started in the 1990s when Douglas’ children were very small. The Oklahoman had just moved to the suburbs of Seattle. She was intrigued by what the artwork of the Pacific Northwest had to offer and was struck by a basketweaving demo she came across at a…

Peshawn Bread (they/them) is a non-binary queer Indigenous artist from the Comanche, Kiowa and Cherokee nations. This rising star has been drawing rapid attention in the Native art world with their evocative and thought-provoking House of Sutai fashion brand, a runway venture launched at the inaugural SWAIA Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in May. Their passion for storytelling and creativity has always driven them to explore new horizons and blend their culture with artistic endeavors. Whether they’re crafting a screenplay that explores Indigenous humor or designing intricate jewelry that tells a story of its own, Bread’s work resonates deeply with both their tribal community and the broader queer community. “I feel like I’ve always had Native art all around me.”—Peshawn Bread All of this new attention is…

2023 WINNER Best of Class I: Jewelry Lyndon Tsosie (Navajo) While many works of art at Santa Fe Indian Market are considered striking, powerful and even bold, nothing quite catches the eye like a piece of Native American jewelry. Some artists may keep their visions simple and refined, while others create lavishly intricate pieces that include colorful, rare gems and minerals. Wherever your tastes may lie, there is a little something for everyone at market in the jewelry genre just waiting to be added to your collection! Throughout this dedicated jewelry section, find impressive works in a variety of styles and designs that can be found at the 2024 market. ARTISTS TO WATCH » Alex Sanchez (Navajo (Diné)) » Carl Clark (Navajo (Diné)) » Gabriel Natan (Navajo (Diné)) » Marian Nez (Navajo (Diné)) »…

Class III: Painting, Drawing, Graphics & Photography Dan HorseChief (Pawnee/Cherokee) The two-dimensional art classification is one of the most versatile when it comes to pure artistic expression. While many painters, pencil artists and photographers aim to honor their cultures and depict the stories of their ancestors, there are also many Native American artists who paint whatever they want to paint. And both are spectacular—whether an artist chooses to capture aspects of their tribal culture or any other subject they find captivating. Because in the end, Native artists are also simply artists. As you explore Indian Market this year, ask these painters, drawers, graphic artists and photographers about all of the subject matter that inspires them. ARTISTS TO WATCH » Nocona Burgess (Comanche Nation, Oklahoma) » Deborah A. Jojola (Pueblo of Isleta) »…

Class VII: Diverse Arts Victoria G. Adams (Southern Cheyenne/Arapaho) While many Native American artists specialize in a particular genre or medium, often experimenting with a mix of designs, styles and techniques, nothing is quite as “diverse” as the aptly titled Indian Market category known as diverse arts. The artists of this category often apply a multitude of materials into their creations and can’t always be “pinned down.” Instead, they are celebrated for their unique variations instilled into brilliant works of art and objects. This includes wearable fashions, functional vessels, tools, sculptural elements and everything in between. ARTISTS TO WATCH » Lisa Chavez-Thomas (Pueblo of Isleta) » Dorothy Medina-Emery (Pueblo of Jemez) » Jolene Bird (Santo Domingo Pueblo) » Shoshana Kee (Shoshone-Paiute) » Grant Morris (Cherokee Nation) » Carina King (Cherokee Nation) » Dennis Esquivel (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa)…

SANTA FE, NM On the heels of a retrospective featuring the work of renowned sculptor Glenna Goodacre, Nedra Matteucci Galleries is hosting another major exhibition of work by an equally preeminent sculptor—Michael Naranjo. The show, Reflections of a Sculptor: The Life and Work of Michael Naranjo, will feature 40 bronzes that span the artist’s 50-year career from the 1970s to pieces completed in the last five years. On view August 10 through August 30, the show will also serve as a celebration of the artist’s 80th birthday. Naranjo was born in Santa Clara Pueblo in 1944 and grew up in Taos, New Mexico. His mother, a potter, noticed his early talent and encouraged his artmaking. In what could have derailed that pursuit, Naranjo was the victim of a grenade attack…

Fashion meets art with Hidatsa designer Lisa C. Redford, who is the owner and creator of the fashion brand Inspired by LCR. Redford—who also uses her Hidatsa name, Ground Cedar Woman (Creeping Cedar), Awah-Miduah-Qhobadi—designs contemporary, haute couture, streetwear and statement pieces that have an Indigenous flair with an edgy, modern look inspired by Redford’s diverse heritage. She is an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation) of North Dakota on her mother’s side and of Eastern Cherokee/Chickasaw descent on her father’s side. “The designs within each piece of my work are created from my own original artwork and graphic design. Most pieces are limited editions. Many designs are created by the repurposing of clothing and ecofriendly print,” Redford says, adding that her first collection, Evolve,…

SANTA FE, NM On August 9, Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show will return to Santa Fe, New Mexico, with two special exhibitions, four days of art fair and more than 130 exhibitors. It will be Whitehawk’s biggest show in a decade. “We’re coming back with lots of changes this year. The big change is that there is no Objects of Art Santa Fe. I hope to bring it back soon, but I did find 25 exhibitors from that show who want to move over to Whitehawk, which will mean we’re having a larger and even more impressive show this year,” show owner Kim Martindale says. “We will be at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, and we plan to use as much space as we can, with exhibitors…

SANTA FE, NM In an effort to raise scholarship support for its students and its prestigious museum, the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, the Institute of American Indian Arts will host its “summer tradition” known as the 2024 IAIA Benefit & Auction. This year’s showcase, titled Scholarships Shape Futures, begins with an online auction, followed by a live auction of pieces donated by renowned IAIA artist alums and supporters. “The 2024 IAIA Benefit & Auction is our most significant fundraiser of the year for student scholarships, assisting us in achieving our mission to empower creativity and leadership in Indigenous arts and cultures,” says IAIA president Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee Nation). “We want to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Indigenous students and the important role that scholarship support plays.”…