Journal
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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Great art isn’t only a matter of a particular image, design, or style. True art connects us not only to an individual piece but to the artist behind it. Knowing the person who conceived and created the work we admire adds a layer to art that moves it from one level to the next. That […]
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Video 2 Intro GF – Good morning. Again, I just want to talk to you about basic silversmithing. I had to go back about 47years to remember how I started, and the items I had when I first started, and how long I used them. Ring Mandrel/ Bracelet Mandrel GF – The other items you’re […]
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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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