GLASS VESSEL BY PRESTON SINGLETARY (TLINGIT) & JODY NARANJO (SANTA CLARA)
$16,000.00
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GLASS VESSEL BY PRESTON SINGLETARY (TLINGIT) & JODY NARANJO (SANTA CLARA PUEBLO)
Internationally recognized artist, Preston Singletary, started working with glass in 1982 and has since become well-known for his sculptures that tell a story using designs from his Tlingit cultural heritage and how they inform and inspire his work within his chosen medium of glass blowing. Singletary says his "artworks feature themes of transformation, animal spirits and shamanism through elegant blown glass forms and mystical sand carved Tlingit designs." He worked with artists such as Benjamin Moore and Dante Marioni where he initially focused on mastering traditional European glass techniques, which led to further study of Scandinavian and Venetian design. With over 30 years of glass blowing experience, his artworks are included in several museum collections including The British Museum in London, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., and the Heard Museum in Phoenix.
"My work with glass transforms the notion that Native artists are only best when traditional materials are used. It has helped advocate on the behalf of all indigenous people-affirming that we are still here-that that we are declaring who we are through our art in connection to our culture."
Jody Naranjo Folwell was born in 1942 and has been making pottery since 1955. She is the daughter of Rose Naranjo who was also her teacher. She earned a B.A. and M.A. in history and political science from the University of New Mexico and was an educator and lecturer until turning to pottery full time in 1974. She does not work in traditional red and blackware and is considered an innovator in the use of clay colors and decoration. Her work is in the Heard Museum permanent collection and publications include: The Art of Clay and Legacy of Generations.
Measurements: 9 3/4" tall x 9 3/4" diameter
This is a consignment item and is not eligible for layaway.
Internationally recognized artist, Preston Singletary, started working with glass in 1982 and has since become well-known for his sculptures that tell a story using designs from his Tlingit cultural heritage and how they inform and inspire his work within his chosen medium of glass blowing. Singletary says his "artworks feature themes of transformation, animal spirits and shamanism through elegant blown glass forms and mystical sand carved Tlingit designs." He worked with artists such as Benjamin Moore and Dante Marioni where he initially focused on mastering traditional European glass techniques, which led to further study of Scandinavian and Venetian design. With over 30 years of glass blowing experience, his artworks are included in several museum collections including The British Museum in London, The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., and the Heard Museum in Phoenix.
"My work with glass transforms the notion that Native artists are only best when traditional materials are used. It has helped advocate on the behalf of all indigenous people-affirming that we are still here-that that we are declaring who we are through our art in connection to our culture."
Jody Naranjo Folwell was born in 1942 and has been making pottery since 1955. She is the daughter of Rose Naranjo who was also her teacher. She earned a B.A. and M.A. in history and political science from the University of New Mexico and was an educator and lecturer until turning to pottery full time in 1974. She does not work in traditional red and blackware and is considered an innovator in the use of clay colors and decoration. Her work is in the Heard Museum permanent collection and publications include: The Art of Clay and Legacy of Generations.
Measurements: 9 3/4" tall x 9 3/4" diameter
This is a consignment item and is not eligible for layaway.