Hattie Lee Mendoza (Cherokee)
A member of the Cherokee Nation, Hattie Lee Mendoza’s process is a personal expression of the Native American diaspora. “As a multi-disciplinary artist, my studio is a flux of mediums and objects in constant conversation: nothing is off-limits to being repurposed and reimagined,” she says. “Compositions reference beadwork, stitching and basketry while being bright, joyful and non-objective. My work is a hybridization—mixing traditional and non-traditional—and a window into contemporary Native American life, as I am one in an enduring lineage of stories.”
www.hattieleeart.com » @hattieleemendoza
Holly Pyke (Akwesasne Mohawk/Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe)
Holly Pyke’s newest work is a basket titled Turtle Island. “[It] depicts a portion of the Iroquois creation story. The turtle rising up from the ocean. The skywoman distributing soil on its back and planting the three sisters: corn, beans and squash,” Pyke says. “I’ve created a turtle on the lid and made the plants of corn, beans and squash. The curls on the blue part of the basket are supposed to be the waves of the ocean and the dark blue is supposed to depict the vastness of the water.”
@hollypyke
Jay Laxton (Chickasaw)
For this marble and fused glass piece, Chickasaw artist Jay Laxton notes that the work speaks to the larger world, “I find inspiration in the natural beauty and landscapes, which I try to reflect in my work,” the artist says. “I am able to create unique pieces that capture the essence of Oklahoma and bring it to life in a new and dynamic way. Each piece I create is a reflection of my own personal journey and the beauty I see in the world around me.”
@laxton_corner
Jerald Arviso (Navajo (Diné))
Jerald Arviso learned to be an artist from his family, many of whom were artists. “As a youngster, I watched my grandpa make rings. He was following the lessons and techniques his ancestors had passed down to him,” Arviso says. “Silversmithing was tradition, culture, happiness and even wellness. Being able to pass on the knowledge and techniques to others is what inspires my work. My art resonates this love, culture, tradition, and the identity of being a silversmith.”
jparviso@gmail.com » @jparviso
Julie Perkins (Cherokee)
Textile artist Julie Perkins uses different kinds of fabrics in her work to make her unique pieces. “I use cotton fabric with patterns designed by Native American artists. I started doing textile art as a way to give Native people contemporary fashion choices. We need fashion that we can wear on a daily basis or for special occasions,” Perkins says. “When I couldn’t find what I wanted I started making it. It makes me feel good to know that people feel good when they wear my stuff.’
www.paintswithbeads.com
Ronda Moss (Cherokee)
Basket artist Ronda Moss uses long-leaf pine needles to make her various baskets. “I love making miniatures and nesting sets,” she says. “My smallest baskets are about the size of an M&M. My nesting sets have been my favorite and have made sets from five to sets of 12. After having a life-changing health event 11 years ago, these sets have been my peace and joy when I get stressed.”
trmoss6368@gmail.com » Facebook/cherokeebasketry » @rkaymoss
Tim Blueflint (Bad River Chippewa/Comanche)
Award-winning jeweler and flute maker Tim Blueflint is respected across many mediums. He personally selects each of the woods for his flutes for beauty and tonality. For his jewelry, he brings meticulous detail and exquisite stones into his bolos, rings, bracelets and necklaces. He will also frequently combined the mediums for masterful flutes adorned with silverwork and stone inlay.
www.timblueflint.com » @tblueflint
Traci Rabbit (Cherokee)
Traci Rabbit is a Cherokee artist known for her vibrant and contemporary paintings that celebrate Native identity, culture and resilience. Inspired by her father, renowned Cherokee artist Bill Rabbit, she blends traditional themes with modern expression to honor heritage while empowering future generations. Her bold use of color and symbolism conveys strength, beauty and storytelling, making her work widely recognized in Native art circles and beyond. Rabbit continues to uplift Indigenous voices through her creative vision.
www.billandtracirabbit.com » @tracirabbit » (918) 825-3716
Vivian Cottrell (Cherokee)
“My work is deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Cherokee culture and family,” Vivian Cottrell says. “Basketmaking is an important part of who I am. Basketmakers, who have gone on, shared their knowledge with me over the years. I share that knowledge, too. It is second nature for me to walk out to the woods in search of materials I need to weave into baskets and mats.” Cottrell also notes that she is mentoring her son, Jake Waytula, in rivercane basketry. “I am hopeful this knowledge will continue to future generations,” she adds.
(405) 471-7587 » Facebook/Viviangarnercottrell » @viviangarnercottrell
Yonavea Hawkins (Caddo Nation)
Artist Yonavea Hawkins loves to see the color contrasts of mixing up bead colors with the added sparkle of using cut beads. Look for her loomed beaded bracelets and belts, wearable beadwork plus cultural items that blend traditional with contemporary design at the 2025 Cherokee Art Market.
www.yonavea.com » Facebook/YonaveaHawkinsArtist » @yonavea_artist
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