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Cultural Demonstrators at Desert View: Jerilynn Yazzie - Navajo Silversmith and Beader and Kyle Yazzie - Navajo Painter
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Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.000000, -112.000000
Demonstration locations can vary, so when you arrive, ask at Desert View's outdoor visitor center, under the large shade structure, just beyond the north end of the main parking lot. Park rangers are staffing an information desk there, from 9 am to 4 pm (as staffing allows).
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Description
Watch artisans at work this week as Desert View's 2022 Cultural Demonstration Series continues, from 9 am to 4 pm on Thursday September 8, and Friday, September 9, 2022.
Jerilynn Yazzie - Navajo Silversmith and Beader
Kyle Yazzie - Navajo Painter
Jerilynn Yazzie learned to make jewelry from her family, and her community —while growing up and in school. She also credits her fellow jewelry makers, who have shared their knowledge. Jerilynn started with very minimal resources, but now her knowledge of her craft has expanded beyond her expectations.
She specializes in working with shells, turquoise, unique gemstones, juniper berry seeds, and vintage coins.
Kyle Yazzie is an acrylic painter. As a child, he enjoyed other crafts and artwork, but he was inspired by watching his mother paint. His mother taught him the basics of painting and she has been the greatest influence on his work.
Kyle has been painting since he was 10 years old. He draws inspiration from his culture, stories, the landscape, and other people’s art. The sky, the land, his family, and friends all give Kyle new ideas and perspectives on what to paint. He always has his eyes and ears open and is ready for new inspiration.
- The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors and community members to interact with tribal artisans from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes - and for them to share their history and crafts, along with the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating their handicrafts.
- This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.
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NPS/ M Quinn
NPS photos.
Photo courtesy of the artist