SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Dana Chavez

Name
Dana Chavez
Tribe
Santo Domingo Pueblo
Main Classification
Jewelry
Classification #2
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
LIN E 735
WIM24
SFIM24
PLZ 88

SWAIA Highlight History

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2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Dana Chavez

Beautiful Native American inlay art is carefully crafted with a contrast of traditional designs incorporated with a touch of contemporary art. They are created using natural stones and shells, which are hand sliced and carefully fit into place to bring the art to vivid life. Sterling silver and or copper are also incorporated into most of the designs that combine native artistic designs within the inlay. Many of the symbols I use represent things pertaining to the journey in life we take that lead us to growth, love, hope, prosperity and resilience in some of the obstacles we face in life that we journey to overcome or have already overcome. I also combine a lot of my inlay designs with hand cut overlay work, or designs that are hand cut around the center stone piece or pieces. Some of my inlay art pieces are also combined with handmade choker or heshi work.

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