An Acoma Pueblo Christmas
PEOPLE TELL PRUDY CORREA that they love her storyteller pottery figures because they’re so joyful, with their eyes lifted to the sky and their mouths open in song. “I’m happy when I’m working, and…
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Category: Makers & Artisans
Tinwork Stamped with Tradition
NICOLAS MADRID LEARNED TINSMITHING from his father, Jimmy, who taught him to make his own silver stamps and instilled in him a discerning eye. “I focus on New Mexico tradition,” Madrid says. “A lot of…
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Ravelle Flores Makes Power Moves
IN 2017, artist Ravelle Flores was grieving the death of her father, Humberto Flores, a silversmith and Contemporary Hispanic Market jewelry artist. She channeled her emotions into productivity…
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This Fashion Designer Is Back 4 Good
TEARS RISE IN AMY DENET DEAL'S EYES when she talks about the first time she entered a room full of people who looked like her—a moment when she felt like she was home. As a Diné person raised off Diné…
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The Change Agent: Gregory Segura
Above: Jeweler Gregory Segura is largely a self-taught silversmith. Photograph courtesy of Gregory Segura. GROWING UP IN SANTA FE, Gregory Segura wanted to be a businessman, decked out in a suit. He…
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Items We Love: Silver Arrowhead Pendant
Chris Gchachu's Arrowhead Pendant draws inspiration from the milky gray-and-white agate stone. Photograph by Inga Hendrickson. CHRIS GCHACHU OFTEN LETS the stone show him the way. The self-taught…
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Master Jeweler: Philander Begay
Philander Begay celebrates 20 years as a silversmith. Photograph by Stefan Wachs. TUCKED TOWARD THE rear of the R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery, in Gallup, Philander Begay’s workspace—adorned with…
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Master Potter: Susan Folwell
Above: Master potter Susan Folwell uses Pop Art imagery, humor, and the reimagining fine art masterpieces in her work. Photograph by Stefan Wachs. SUSAN FOLWELL IS A POET of contemporary Pueblo…
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The Color Wonder: Rachel Donner
Above: Rachel Donner crafts colorful ceramics in Santa Fe. Photograph courtesy of Rachel Donner. RACHEL DONNER'S EARTHY BEGINNINGS instilled a work ethic she now carries into her career as a…
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Items We Love: Desert Mug
Above: Elevate your morning coffee with this handmade ceramic mug from Whiskey & Clay. Photograph by Inga Hendrickson. WHEN FILLED, THIS MUG'S raw clay and black glazed handle recall the colors and…
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