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“I want to focus on elevating Native American art, so it’s globally recognized and respected.” That’s the heart motivation behind Sheyenne Sky’s work with Turquoise Skies. It’s what drives her education and her chosen career. The best thing for the artists she works with is she knows a bit about going global.
Born a member of the Diné in Raton, New Mexico, Sheyenne has...
For Larry “Bear” Upshaw, the story of his journey to becoming a silversmith is reflective of his journey in life. It’s the story of the landscape around him, the stories of his people and the years spent herding sheep for his grandparents. These things have shaped him into a man willing to take on the […]
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ACONAV creator Loren Aragon grew up a mix of traditional and modern. He says his grandfather, who taught him a lot “about who we are as a people”, also encouraged him to learn about the world outside of Acoma Pueblo. It’s a combination that took him from a degree in mechanical engineering to the world […]
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Hello my name is Darin Tom. I’m a fashion designer from Gallup, NM. I’m 25 years old, and I’m Navajo. Darin Tom; Well, I feel like I do a lot of different types of art, but lately the medium I’ve been working in is clothing, and fashion in general. Probably started sewing five years ago, […]
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My name is Bronson Mitchell. I’m originally from Gallup, NM, and I’ve been living here in Albuquerque for about three years. I’m the sixth generation of my family to do silversmithing. We specialize in Tufa Casting as well as Sand Casting. Bronson Mitchell – Growing up, I’d always see my grandpa, he would be sawing […]
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