Navajo Jeweler Michael Roanhorse Artist’s Talk

Originally from Crystal, NM, on the Navajo Reservation, Roanhorse resides in Santa Fe. The artist draws from his culture, creating new visions of contemporary design. He learned metalsmithing from his father, and has continued to further his knowledge of techniques and designs. He is a painter and a sculptor as well as a jeweler, and his jewelry is often reffered to as three-dimensional sculpture.

Michael has won awards from Indian Market, the Heard Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, and NMAI.

Program held at MIAC’s O’Keeffe Theater.