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Joseph Newman

Name
Joseph Newman
Tribe
Navajo Nation
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SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
MAR 804
SFIM24
WIM25

2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Joseph Newman

My latest works are beaded in a contemporary style. My beadwork is created with size eleven true cut beads and size thirteen Charlotte cut beads using flat stitch technique using two needles to lay the beads and tack the beads down, tacking every one and two beads at a time. I also use vintage, antique, and 24kt gold cut beads. I also lace edge bead to complete the pieces. I back my beadwork with brain tanned smoked deer, elk, and moose hide. My designs are inspired by my Din� and I�upiaq culture as well as inspiration from nature, animals, and birds.