Les Namingha
Irreantum
5 1/2"
H x 7 3/4" D
We're really excited to present
this new piece by Les Namingha! As I've been talking with Les,
he has expressed his interest in working with traditional designs
while blending in contemporary abstract designs at the same time.
This piece is the perfect example of that focus.
Born in 1968, Les Namingha
is one of the most renowned Hopi abstract artists of today. Since
his youth, Les has received valuable instruction at the hand
of this grandmother Rachel Namingha Nampeyo and his aunt Dextra
Quotskuyva Nampeyo.
He is the son of Emerson Namingha
and a Zuni mother. His cousins are Dan Namingha and Hisi Nampeyo.
As you can see, his family tree reads like a "who's who"
in Hopi fine arts.
After receiving a degree in
design at Brigham Young University, Les took his contemporary
training back to his traditional roots and gave life to a style
of indigenous pottery all his own. Of course his designs are
influenced by both his Hopi and Zuni background - which is probably
why his pieces are so unique.
Having exhibited in nearly
all the major shows and venues, Les has rapidly attracted the
attention of savvy collectors and gallery owners. He has received
honors and awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard
Museum Guild Market and Show - including the Judge's Choice Award.
Les was also named as one of the "artists to watch"
in 1998 by Southwest Art Magazine.
This spectacular piece represents
Les' skill as a contemporary artist with roots deep in an age
old tradition.
His images always draw upon
his tradition - yet his work is typically abstract - and his
use of acrylic paints pushes the envelope in pueblo pottery making.
We are proud to feature the
work of Les Namingha and we are always excited to see his newest
pieces and the progressive stance he takes in his work.
