In years past, Objects of Art and American Indian Art Show Santa Fe took place over separate August weekends. Both produced by Objects of Art, the eponymous show emphasized contemporary Native American art and beyond while the other was dedicated to predominantly historic American Indian art.
J.B. Moore Catalog Plate XXVIII, phonetic weaver name “Dug-gau-eth-lun bi Dazhie.”
“Putting them together allows people to come to one place to see a wide range art that is reflective of Santa Fe,” says Kim Martindale, co-producer with John Morris. “American Indian art is a significant part of that, of course, but Santa Fe also has an ethnographic flair, a certain feel, that we want our show to represent.”
Jason Baerg, Ispisîhêw ᐃᐢᐱᓰᐦᐁᐤ S/He Raises (3), acrylic on wood, 60 x 48”; and Oyasiwewina/The Law, acrylic and tempera on laser cut canvas over ladder, 10’. Image courtesy of Fazakas Gallery
Martindale is speaking to the trove of African, Oceanic, Asian and other global Indigenous art and ethnographic materials that has expanded over the evolution of the American Indian Art Show. In recognition of that—and the of addition of four major tribal exhibitors from around the country—the word “tribal” has been added to the event’s name. Among its eclectic offerings, collectors will find paintings, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, furniture, books and tribal folk art from around the world.
Hopi Snake Priest carving, 19th century, 9”; Apache medicine bag, circa 1880, 9”; Apache figural basketry olla, ca. 1915, 13”; rare Hopi Sa’lako in resting position, 19th century, 8”
Approximately 60 local and national art galleries and exhibitors will participate in the show—handpicked by Martindale—both of which take place over four art-packed days that begin with a benefit celebration for SWAIA’s Santa Fe Indian Market on August from 6 to 9 p.m.
Rande Cook, MetamorphaKiss, giclee prints on hot press fine art paper, ed/100, 34 x 44 x 2”
Martindale is particularly excited about the two major art installations, gallery presentations and special exhibitions that are part of this year’s event, including Variations on a Loom, Master Navajo Weavers from Crystal Trading Post During the J.B. Moore Era and Looking Forward Through the Past: Contemporary Native American Art. Art installations by Richard Glazer Danay and Jason Baerg will dazzle the eyes and complete the immersive experience of this event, which can also be experienced online.
August 11-14, 2022
Objects of Art Santa Fe and The American Indian Art Show Santa Fe
El Museo Cultural De Santa Fe
555 Camino de la Familia, Santa Fe, NM 87501
www.objectsofartsantafe.com
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