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Basketry by Ronni-Leigh and Stonehorse Goeman (Onondaga/Seneca).


work is the huayruro seed. Shining a bright crimson, these seeds are worked into her de- signs, giving them a vibrant flair. Her slogan is “give huayruros and give good luck,” because in Peru this gift is a symbol of good luck. She sees her calling as a designer as a God-given opportunity to explore her passions. She is committed to using her work to make positive differences for impoverished communities and to take part in global activism.


ISRAEL SHOTRIDGE


Israel Shotridge hails from Ketchikan, Alaska, where he is a member of the Tlingit Bear Clan, or Teikweidee. For more than 30 years, he has been mastering the art of Tlingit carv- ing. Though his works vary, he is most well- known for his totem carvings, many of which can be found throughout his home state and around the world. In Washington, D.C., one of his 12-foot hand-carved totems stands in the U.S. Forest Service’s Hall of Nations. While his work is contemporary, he is dedicated to preserving the art of Tlingit carving, and he holds its designs in high regard. Shotridge is making his third appearance at the Native Art Market. Given that most 50 AMERICAN INDIAN WINTER 2014


have limited access to view his works, he sees it as an opportunity to bring Northwest Coast art to the East Coast. At home, Shotridge makes a concerted effort to teach people of all ages about Tlingit culture and carving. Dur- ing the market he brings this teaching to the Museum through carving demonstrations. He says that “to watch how it’s made is an impor- tant element in appreciating what it takes to accomplish a masterpiece.”


CAROLINE CARPIO


Isleta Pueblo potter and sculptor Caroline Carpio discovered that she had a spiritual connection with clay after taking classes in college. She was studying photography at the time and had no personal background with pottery making. Her artistic sense for clay was found through a “process of trial and error and from the guidance of clay mother,” which she also ties to her connection with her people, both past and present. Carpio graduated from the University of


New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art in 1996. She has been blessed to practice her craft ever since. She hand-builds her pottery and stone-fires and polishes it,


and then sometimes makes a mold to create a bronze. She wants her work to “preserve a story and educate who [her people] are for many generations.” It’s Carpio’s first time at the Art Market, and she comes with a hope that people learn about many diverse Native cultures, ultimately leaving “with their spirits enriched.”


....................... These artists and more will showcase their


works at the two-day event, beginning Satur- day, Dec. 6, and ending Sunday, Dec. 7, run- ning from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, in the New York Museum’s Diker Pavillion. Additionally, a ticketed preview party will be held Friday, Dec. 5, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., offering an early opportunity to view and purchase items, as well as to meet the artists. The party also includes a cocktail reception and exclu- sive tours of Museum exhibitions, including the newest exhibit, Glittering World: Navajo Jewelry of the Yazzie Family. Tickets will be available on the website of the National Mu- seum of the American Indian under the “Art Market” tab. X


Joshua Stevens is the public affairs specialist for the National Museum of the American Indian in New York.


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