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Jim Abeita
Jim Abeita (also known as James Abeita, Jimmy Abeita and James Abeyta; born 1947) is a Navajo oil painter from Crownpoint, New Mexico. He is best known for his realistic landscapes and portraits depicting his native people and their history and traditions. He was one of the first Native American artists to work in contemporary realism, painting with depth and shadow instead of in the flat-style traditional Native American art. Abeita is praised as a pioneering artist who modernized the Native American art scene, made it famous in the art market and paved the way for a new generation of artists. In the late 1960s, Abeita started entering art competitions. In the early 1970s, Abeita continued entering art competitions, but also joined artistic circles and partnered with galleries. He started showing and selling his work through the Mullarky Studio and Camera Shop and the Kiva Gallery in Gallup, New Mexico. His first commercial success came when he was recognized in 1971 by count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emerson Abeita
Emerson Abeita (May 19, 1957 – February 3, 2017) was an American Navajo painter from Crownpoint, New Mexico. He made oil paintings and was primarily known for his depiction of Navajo people, nature, and animals. He was a younger brother of another well-known Navajo painter, Jim Abeita. Emerson Abeita received an artistic education at the American Academy of Arts in Chicago, Illinois and at the Evanston Art Center in Evanston, Illinois in the late 1970s–early 1980s. Afterwards, he started exhibiting and competing at events like the New Mexico State Fair, the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonials, and the Navajo Tribal Fair and Rodeo, often winning prizes for his art. Abeita's work was shown in places like the New Mexico State Fair Fine Arts Gallery and the Gallup Public Library alongside painters like Archie Blackowl. His art was used as newspaper illustrations. Early life, family, and education Emerson Abeita was born on May 19, 1957, in Crownpoint, New Mexico. His parents were M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |