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Creator: Melanie A. Yazzie
Offered by: Glenn Green Galleries

Description
As a printmaker, painter, and sculptor, my work draws upon my rich Diné (Navajo) heritage. The work I make attempts to follows the Diné dictum “walk in beauty” literally, creating beauty and harmony. As an artist, I work to serve as an agent of change by encouraging others to learn about social, cultural, and political phenomena shaping the contemporary lives of Native peoples in the United States and beyond. My work incorporates both personal experiences as well as the events and symbols from Dine culture. My early work focused on depictions of the harsh realities of Native peoples (i.e., racism, identity conflict, poverty, abuse, etc.) to bring to Native issues to the forefront, but more recently I have been making work with a positive twist. Due to personal health issues and trying to live a calmer life style, I have been focusing on quiet and balance. I believe my work is reflecting this shift. The work is also informed and shaped by personal experiences and tries to tell many stories about things both real and imagined. Melanie Yazzie exhibits internationally and has is represented exclusively by our gallery 1995. She is a Professor and Head of Printmaking in the Department of Art and Art History at University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado. Monotypes are prized because of their unique textural qualities. They are made by drawing on glass or a plate of smooth metal or stone with a greasy substance such as printer's ink or oil paint. Then the drawing is pressed by hand onto a sheet of absorbent paper or is printed on an etching press. Monotypes are one-of-a kind works of art. (Not part of an edition.)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	monotype
Condition:	Excellent.
Styles / Movements:	Western, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	287561

Dimensions

W.	30 in;	H.	22 in;
W.	76.2 cm;	H.	55.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

Glenn Green Galleries, located in Santa Fe, represents over 40 world-class artists, offering exceptional sculptures, paintings, prints, photography, and jewelry. For inquiries, contact 505.820.0008 or kerry@glenngreen.com.