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Koshari :: The Medicine Men of Laughter |
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Oneness Bronze Sculpture |
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Nurtured By Prayer Bronze Sculpture "Nurtured by Prayer was inspired by the desire to reflect the more feminine aspects of life. Nurtured by Prayer is the balanced response to Embodiment of Prayer, my masculine form." |
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Communion of Spirits Bronze Sculpture "The Pueblos have shrines (or sacred areas) on top of certain mountain peaks. I imagined a moment of communion of spirits and prayer, this piece captures that moment. This Eagle has landed on one of these shrines high on a summit peak, there is an exchange of energy that strengths and nourishes the Spirit of the Eagle and the Prayers of the Pueblo People. The shrine has petroglyph images of a rain cloud, lightning, rainbow, corn, the Sun, the Moon, a Star, a hunter, and the ying/yang energies. My goal was to bring a feeling of sacredness to this piece and convey the inner connectedness of the spirit of the Eagle, the human experience, and the ancient ones." |
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"Moments of Tranquility" :: The Hummingbird Plaque Bronze Sculpture "It is my second bronze plaque and it's of Hummingbirds. We have a couple of Hummingbird feeders that I’ve placed close to our sliding door so that we could see and visit with them as close as possible. I love the playful high energy they bring to our home. This piece is in honor of our love for these little friends that visit each summer." |
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Pueblo Deer Dancer Bronze Sculpture "The Pueblo Deer Dance is a winter ceremony. In Jemez Pueblo the deer, buffalo, ram and antelope all dance in one ceremony. It is held to honor the big game animals that are harvested during the ceremonial hunt for the tribe, as well as, the offering of prayers so that the new fawn, calves and hatchling come into the World in the Spring." |
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The Process Bronze Sculpture ""The Process" is a sculpture that speaks about the understandings I have about the nature of life. |
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Bull Elk :: Emerging from the Spirit Series Bronze Sculpture "The Elk is the second of the big game animals to come from the Emerging from Spirit Series. For me, it is an exploration about Pueblo People and the Ceremonies that give reverence to the Wildlife that became significant to our way of life." |
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"Moments of Tranquility" :: The Gabel's Quail Bronze Sculpture "This is the first of a series of bronze plaques. It is of the male and female Gambel's Quail. |
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Kindred Spirit :: Spiritual Being of the Antelope Bronze Sculpture "As I contemplated that which gives guidance, I called for a vision dressed with blessings of life. And, thus came forth Kindred Spirit" |
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Pronghorn Antelope :: Emerging from the Spirit Series Bronze Sculpture "The Pronghorn Antelope is the beginning of the Emerging from Spirit Series. This is an exploration of the relationship between Pueblo People, wildlife and the ceremonies that honor them." |
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Freedom Bronze Sculpture "The idea of doing a bronze horse came as a result of being invited to an art show in conjunction with the 2003 Kentucky Derby. While viewing other horse figures at my foundry's gallery, what struck me was the fact that they all looked alike. They were anatomically correct and superbly portrayed. I knew I had to do something different so I focused instead on the essence of the horse; it's superior strength and vitality." |
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Gentle Spirit Bronze Sculpture "This maiden is a highly spiritual piece for me. She represents Mother Nature, the feminine force that takes care of all living beings, plants and animals. She came about during a very difficult time in my life and I truly believe she guided me through the formative process. At that time, I was in no position to create such beauty on my own. Due to the subject matter being dealt with and because I felt it was the most natural means of effectively capturing her essence, I employed more abstraction into this piece. It was nice change from the realism that I'm known for." |
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Love Those Melons - Honeydew Edition Bronze Sculpture "The idea for this came from something I witnessed. I was at a sacred ceremony, closed to the public, and It was during a slow time of the day. Five or six kosharis were standing in the middle of the plaza when a woman in all her ceremonial regalia walked by." |
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Muni' Ka's Dance (Ragdoll's Dance) Bronze Sculpture "In this sculpture, I wanted to show how much I love to dance the corn dance. There is an enthusiasm and anticipation I feel and I think all of our community shares the week before the feast. I especially enjoy going into the kiva in the evenings to learn the songs and practice the steps in the dances. When the day finally arrives, it is exciting to get up in the morning and start getting ready. There is a great, vibrant energy that lasts throughout the day, which is what I wanted this piece to convey." |
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Windmaker Bronze Sculpture "In our ceremonies at home in Jemez Pueblo, we have racer kachinas. The koshares, like this one, enjoy teasing the kachinas and challenging them to a footrace. The koshare will keep egging the kachinas on, saying they are faster and can beat them. Finally, one of the kachinas will agree to the challenge. The two will line up at one end of the plaza and at the count of three, take off running as fast as they can. The racer kachina usually takes the lead early on, as they are the fastest. However, part of the blessing of the kachinas is to let others win, whether it is a koshare or a young child." |
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Navajo Woman at Miami Beach Bronze Sculpture "When I first began this piece, I had no clear idea which direction it would take. In my mind, there was an image of a woman sitting down, wearing a flowing skirt. As I began working, I soon came to the conclusion she would be a Navajo woman. They are known for their long skirts. Her face is very similar to my grandmother, Petra Romero, who passed away a few years ago. We were very close and I had wanted to create a sculpture in her likeness. She was a happy, lighthearted woman who loved to laugh and brought much joy to our family. I have a distinct recollection of the tiny wrinkles that would form on her nose when she laughed. I captured those well in this piece. I am also pleased with the patina (painting process) on the skirt. If you look closely, you will see a flower pattern; a subtle compliment to the flower designs on her bonnet and fan." |
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Sharing The Spirit Bronze Sculpture "This was my first bronze piece and the beginning of what I consider to be a big turning point in my career. I had completed several pieces prior to this, which I knew were helping me build my confidence towards bronze work. "Sharing the Spirit" is the result of a week-long bronze workshop that I attended in Bloomfield, New Mexico in 1999, instructed by Orland Joe. Considering the duration if the workshop, I decided it would be best to concentrate on the upper torso of the human figure, which at that time, was still a challenge for me." |
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Nurtured By Prayer Bronze Sculpture 3 Artists Proofs Available - Contact for more information "Nurtured by Prayer was inspired by the desire to reflect the more feminine aspects of life. Nurtured by Prayer is the balanced response to Embodiment of Prayer, my masculine form." |
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Grandfather Story Teller - "In the Moment" Bronze Sculpture 3 Artists Proofs Available - Contact for more information "In Pueblo tradition, storytellers are the elders who relay cultural history to the younger generations through animated tales and often amusing anecdotes. Before there was television and modern conveniences, families gathered together in the evening and listened for hours as grandmothers and grandfathers shared the events of the day, and told stories of days gone by. This reinforced the closeness of family and still continues to this day." |