Journal
Awards offer the icing on the cake of the hard work of an artist. They can also take an unknown artist to a wider public market. Achieving recognition from industry professionals opens the door to a broader audience for an artist’s work. Design is the way an artist expresses their interpretation of the world, the […]
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Historically it’s been used as an offering to the gods for a good harvest or simply for needed rain. The Incas called it “mullu” and they made sure there was always someone to harvest the mollusk for temple offerings. Today it’s called spiny oyster, but its exotic beauty still makes it a prized material for […]
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Tradition and high fashion aren’t often thought of as two things that go together. Over the last fifty years, however, Native American designers have stepped up to show how the two can create fashion that’s not only haute couture but a beautiful means of self-expression for indigenous artists. It’s a marriage of traditional and modern […]
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Sheena Begay believes every Native American design has a story. That belief is a large part of why she enjoys modeling pieces from Native artists. It’s her way of putting their story out there for others to hear and see. And to show people about their history and what they’re trying to build with their […]
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Professional industries often ensure the longevity of their field by sharing ideas and knowledge among those who work in their industry. Such is the goal of the Santa Fe Symposium. This year the symposium celebrates its thirty-second year in May by offering not only professional presentations on the industry but also showcasing the winning designs […]
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