Oil Originals: Hyrum Joe

Although Hyrum might be recognized as the son of the internationally known alabaster sculptor and bronze artist, Oreland Joe, he has certainly proved that he can stand on his own two feet. Hyrum creates some of the most visually compelling and original works of art in oil that we've seen by anyone his age. Last year he won the SWAIA fellowship and subsequently sold out at his very first Indian Market event.

We are delighted to have this opportunity to show Hyrum's work, which can be seen in only a handful of the most prestigious galleries in Colorado and New Mexico. Because of our close, personal relationship, we were lucky enough to acquire these recent originals, and we look forward to bringing you more.

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Using his own daughter as a reference for this portrait, Hyrum places the youthful charm of the Navajo toddler against a sheep camp backdrop along the red rock valley floor. Her traditional attire includes Navajo velvet, turquoise jackla, and sterling silver concho buttons. Her hair has been tied with yarn used for stringing the loom.

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