About
Artists
Tony Abeyta
Tony Abeyta is a Diné (Navajo) contemporary artist, best known for his mixed media paintings and large-scale drawings. Tony is also an educator and curator whose focus is upon contemporary American Indian art of the 20th century.
DY Begay
Diné (Navajo) tapestry artist DY Begay is renowned for her use of natural dyes and traditional Navajo weaving
techniques to depict the landscapes of her homeland, blending tradition with modern designs.
Berdine Y. Begay
Diné (Navajo) tapestry artist Berdine Begay began weaving at a young age under her mother’s guidance. Inspired by her
sister, DY Begay, she honors her family’s rich weaving heritage through her craft.
Mike Bird
Mike Bird, from San Juan Pueblo, is a distinguished silversmith who draws inspiration from historic Navajo
and Pueblo jewelry. His work preserves and honors Pueblo heritage with traditional materials and techniques.
Berdina Y. Charley
A fifth-generation Diné (Navajo) tapestry artist from Tselani, Arizona, Berdina Charley blends traditional Navajo patterns
with innovative techniques like wedge weave and soumak twining. She continues her family’s weaving legacy with her
daughters and nieces.
Craig George
A Diné (Navajo) artist born in Ganado, Arizona, Craig George combines traditional Navajo themes with contemporary
culture. His journey began as a graffiti artist in Los Angeles, bringing a unique, urban perspective to his art.
Mary Louise Tafoya
Mary Louise Tafoya, from Santo Domingo Pueblo, is a celebrated jewelry artist known for her mosaic inlay
techniques. Her work reinterprets traditional styles with a bold, modern touch.
Tyrrell Tapaha
Tyrrell Tapaha is a Diné (Navajo) multi-disciplinary artist whose practice is centered around weaving, textiles, and fiber arts.
Jared Tso
Fourth-generation Diné (Navajo) potter Jarod Tso bridges tradition and innovation as a ceramic artist. Jared pushes beyond simple recreation of historical forms.