Q & A with 2020 Merchandise Artist Adrian Standing Elk Pinnecoose
Adrian Standing Elk Pinnecoose is a Diné digital artist who specializes in 2-D creations and 3-D printed jewelry, and was featured in the 2018 Fashion Show with a line of 3-D printed looks.
With a Virtual Indian Market, his futuristic designs with natural elements was a natural choice for this year’s merchandise.
We asked Adrian a few questions to find out more about his inspiration and his process. Here is what he said:
How long have you been doing art and how did you start?
I’ve been doing art as long as I can remember. My mom put me in a lot of different art programs as a child. I played the piano, beaded, painted, you name it, my mom introduced me to a variety of different mediums. Growing up in Santa Fe too, was rich in culture and always lively.
How long have you been an Indian Market artist?
I used to participate in the Youth Market making beadwork and watercolor paintings. After that I would share with my mom off and on. Then I decided to take a break and felt the need to focus my process on something new. I decided to attend UNM and study architecture.
Do you come from a family of artists?
Yes, my entire family did an array of different art. It helped inspire my thought process creating my art and where I wanted to go with it. Also my mom introduced me to her friends which were artists as well and I got to see many different perspectives growing up within the art community.
What is your process for creation, and where do you draw your inspiration?
When I start on a new project I make sure I facilitate a strong vernacular language that can be read on many different views. Throughout the years of creating artwork the main qualitative aspect has been a rug design that my great-grandmother weaved. It has been the foundation to my process and how I translate that concept into my 2D graphics, fashion and now jewelry. My inspiration comes from life and my identity of whom I am as a person. It’s a constant evolution applying digital applications to tell my story.
What was your reaction to being asked to be the merchandise artist?
To be honest it caught me off guard. My process is anything but traditional and at times can be a controversial topic how art is portrayed within the Indigenous art community. It means a great deal to me being asked and I hope it opens the doors for younger artists creating work through unique processes.
What is the meaning behind your piece, Tranquil Vitality?
Tranquil Vitality is apart of my newest series titled “Pandemonium of Beauty,” that brings harmony and chaos as one. I wanted to use vibrant colors to illustrate a sense of euphoria. During these times I needed to create a place of happiness to help focus my sense-ability and I wanted to share that with everybody. A place to escape and engage the mind during these unsettling times.
What was your reaction to Indian Market going Virtual?
I thought it was a great way to help artists establish their digital presents. A way to build on an ever growing digital platform that we all live in today. It’s a great way to stay connected with your audience and to connect with others globally.
Support of CommUNITY Learning Network during 2020 Virtual Market
Community Learning Network Mobilized Volunteers and Interns to
Help SWAIA Artists Create Websites
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2020; Santa Fe, NM: Community Learning Network (CLN) mobilized an informal and formal network and coordinated more than 40 interns and volunteers (meet a few of them here) from a range of partner organizations including Stonehill College, Villanova University, University of Portland, University of New Mexico, and Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), as well as interns from the PROTEC (www.protecsantafe.com), hosted through SFCC Continuing Education and Contract Training program and supported by the County of Santa Fe.
The CLN interns and volunteers were introduced to the SWAIA juried artist and SWAIA staff, matched with artists, and then worked one-on-one with the artists by phone, text, email, and zoom to help them build and launch their website, establish and/or connect PayPal payment processing, and engage with promotions and social media opportunities.
CommUNITY Learning Network supported this initiative thanks to support from New Mexico TechWorks and the “1000 Website in 1000 Days” project, the TechHire working group of the Opportunity Santa Fe Birth to Career program at the Santa Fe Community Foundation, the Pueblo Connect initiative supported by the National Science Foundation, the Internet Society and Internet Society New Mexico Chapter, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos Major Subcontrators Consortium and New Mexico Community Foundation, New Mexico Gas Company, New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, Verizon, Facebook Career Connections pilot training and paid internship program with support from New Mexico Workforce Solutions, Nusenda, and the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development.
Extra special thanks and acknowledgement to Elizabeth Eppley, the AmeriCorps Vista member that worked with CommUNITY Learning Network as an Economic Development Coordinator thanks to support from the North Central New Mexico Economic Development Department.
Eppley did an outstanding job coordinating the volunteer efforts. She has continued to support SWAIA artists by creating weekly Facebook posts featuring the work and websites of SWAIA artists, plus she coordinated a virtual meetup with three of the artists on zoom during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November 2020 (www.gewsantafe.com)
For More Information about CommUNITY Learning Network, please visit: https://www.communitylearningnetwork.org
A Tremendous Start to Virtual Indian Market!
Thanks to all of YOU, Virtual Indian Market has started off with a bang! We have already received feedback that speaks to the importance of supporting artists during these uncertain times:
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As a former SWAIA Board member, I must say how impressed I am by the organization’s dedication to its artists and members, especially during this challenging time. The virtual market is creative and and so important to Native American art, perpetuation of Native American culture, and truly is representative of our shared human spirit!
I wish you all safety, good health, prosperity and a successful Virtual Indian Market!
— Governor Brian Vallo, Acoma Pueblo
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As a first time SWAIA Indian Market artist, I wasn’t sure initially how my work would be received. Today, the opening day of the Virtual Indian Market 2020, I have sold three sculptures and two drawings. It is so gratifying to know that people appreciate the work, and even more so that I can be a part of the amazing Indian Market community. During the time of COVID-19 it is a blessing to be able to focus my energies not on fear and anxiety but rather on creating things that make the world a more beautiful place.”
— Joshua Hinson, Participating Artist
VIRTUAL INDIAN MARKET ARTISTS
Sharon Abeyta
Victoria Adams
Richard Aguilar
Avery Aguilar
Robert Albert
Renee Allen
Marla Allison
Carlon Ami
Ephraim Anderson
Quinton Antone
Venancio Aragon
Irveta Aragon
Allen Aragon
Le’Ana Asher
Francisco Bailon
Virginia Ballenger
Carlin Bear Don’t Walk
Nanibaa Beck
Victor Beck, Sr.
Berdine Begay
Erick Begay
Eddie Begay
Darryl Begay
Frederick Begay Jr
Marwin Begaye
Roberta Begaye
Daryl Begaye
Esther Belin
Veronica Benally
Ernest Benally
Tina Benavente
George Bennett
Donna Bennett
Lester Berryhill
Wayne Beyale
Christian Bigwater
Michael Billie
Jolene Bird
Dante Biss Grayson
Leslie Bitsie, Jr.
James Black
Beverly Blacksheep
Galen LaRoche
Lee Bowers
Albert Bowie
Debra Box
Karen Box Anderson
Shirley Brauker
Paris Bread
Jackie Bread
Aaron Brokeshoulder
Randall Brokeshoulder
Jerry Brown
Jason Brown
Nocona Burgess
Althea Cajero
Joe Jr. Cajero
Aaron Cajero
Teri Cajero
Mary Loretta Calabaza
Joseph Calabaza
Ca’Win Jimmy Calabaza
Valerie Calabaza
Valerie F. Calabaza
Estefanita Calabaza
Mark Calladitto
Henry Calladitto
Myles Calladitto
Terrence Campbell
Hubert Candelario
Caroline Carpio
Franklin Carrillo
Pauli Carroll
Berdina Charley
Avis Charley
Matthew Charley
Richard Charlie
Jared Chavez
LeJeune Chavez
Joseph Chavez
Julian Chavez
Dana Chavez
Edward Chavez
Lisa Chavez-Thomas
Norris Chee
Raymond Chee
Darance Chimerica
Randy Chitto
Kelly Church
Donn Clark
Carl Clark
Karen Clarkson
Lola Cody
Calandra Cook
Rudy Coriz
Prudy Correa
Vivian Cottrell
Osavio Crespin
Juanica Crespin
Mariah Cuch
Edison Cummings
Del Curfman
Ira Custer
Cheyenne Custer
David Jr. Dalasohya
Dawn Dark Mountain
Randolph David
Alexa Rae Day
James Day
Shawn Deel
Leslie Deer
Anthony Deiter
Marian Denipah
Carlos Dougi
Ishkoten Dougi
Preston Duwyenie
Debra Duwyenie
Mary Lynn Duwyenie
Chase Earles
Max Early
Dominic East
James Ebelacker
Sheryl Edaakie
Dee Edaakie
Don Edd
Cedar Elford-White
Michael Elizondo
Carol Emarthle-Douglas
Anthony Emerson
Terrance Emery Jr
Upton Ethelbah
Gloria Fain
Ruth Fallon
Tom Farris
James Fendenheim
Erik Fender
Mark Fischer
Sean Rising Sun Flanagan
Cindy Fowler
Cliff Fragua
Juanita Fragua
Jeremy Frey
Ganessa Frey
Gabriel Frey
Marvin Gabaldon
Ray Garcia
Aaron Garcia
Michael Garcia
Neeko Garcia
Nelson Garcia
Anthony Gatewood
Leonard Gene
Naiomi Glasses
Tyler Glasses
Ronni-leigh Goeman
Sophia Good
Lauren Good Day
Raymond Goodluck
Regnar Greenstone Jr
Brent Greenwood
Clarissa Hale
Benjamin Harjo
Ken Harris
Rowan Harrison
Jimmie Harrison
Vernon Haskie
Jayden Hatfield
Thomas Haukaas
Yonavea Hawkins
Tyrone Headman
Loren Henderson
Shane Hendren
Karma Henry
Billy Hensley
KarenLyne Hill
Jonah Hill
Joshua HINSON
Arthur Holmes Jr
Watson Honanie
Iva Honyestewa
Ronald Honyumptewa
Kevin Horace
Cole Jacobson
Dalton James
Elizabeth James-Perry
Clement Janis
Karl Jim
Damian Jim
Alfred Joe
Larry Joe
Amelia Joe-Chandler
Daniel John
James Johnson
Peter Johnson
Kenneth Johnson
Norvin Johnson
Robert Johnson
Don Johnston
Heather Johnston
Deborah Jojola
Anthony Jojola
Topaz Jones
Micqaela Jones Crouch
Melvin Juanico
Randy Kemp
Rykelle Kemp
Georgia Kieyoomia
Elizabeth Kirk
Michael Kirk
Rebecca Knudsen
Royce Kohlmeyer
Isaak Kohlmeyer
Anderson Koinva
Cynthia Kuck
Dawn Kulberg
Raynard Lalo
Steve LaRance
Terran Last Gun
Brent Learned
Albert Lee
Kyle Lee-Anderson
Trent Lee-Anderson
Wyatt Lee-Anderson
Lisa LeFlore
George Levi
Joyce Lewis
Melissa Lewis-Barnes
Davida Lister
David Lister
Alice M Lister
Ernie Lister
Monty Little
Merlin Little Thunder
Nadiya Littlewarrior
Linley B Logan
Justin Lomatewama
Gerald Lomaventema
jonathan loretto
Glenda Loretto
Estella Loretto
Laverne Loretto-Tosa
Calvin Lovato
Carol Lujan
Deborah Lujan
Ira Lujan
Sheridan MacKnight
Leith Mahkewa
Duane Maktima
Robert Marcus
Andy Marion
Bobby Martin
Robert Martinez
Dustin Mater
Stephen McCullough
Glenda McKay
Lucy Cecelia McKelvey
Jonathan McKinney
Bill Mendoza
Edwin Mighell
Theresa Mike
Robert Mills
Sam Minkler
Toney Mitchell
Reggie Mitchell
Katrina Mitten
Beverly Moran
Jacob Morgan
Ramona Morrow
Sage Mountainflower
Morris Muskett
TahNibaa Naataanii
Valerie Namoki
Madeline Naranjo
Bernice Naranjo
Johnathan Naranjo
Sharon Naranjo Garcia
Elroy Natachu Jr
Emmett Navakuku
Albert Nells
Bennie Nelson
Ben Nelson, Jr.
Nicholas Nez
DeAnna Nez
Rhiannon Nez
Sidney Nez Jr.
Raymond Nordwall
Elias NotAfraid
Shelden Nunez-Velarde
Kim Obrzut
Dominick Ortiz
Virgil Ortiz
Isaiah Ortiz
Eric Othole
Farrell Pacheco
Ellouise Padilla
Betty Padilla
ricky padilla
Joel Pajarito
Gabriel Paloma
Ryan Panana
Jason Parrish
Robert Patricio
Alisa Peacock
Abraham Peina
Niio Perkins
Norbert Peshlakai
Franklin Peters
Summer Peters
Loren Phillips
Adrian Pinnecoose
Melvin Platero
Earl Plummer
Veronica Poblano
Jovanna Poblano
Kevin Pourier
Jennifer Powless
Dolores Purdy
Al Qoyawayma
Kandis Quam
Gerald Quotskuyva
Traci Rabbit
Tonya Rafael
Tim Blueflint Ramel
Monica Raphael
Christal Ratt
Darby Raymond-Overstreet
Janie Reano
Rose Reano
Debra Reano
Kendra Redhouse
Rueben Richards
Matthew Rinn
Jesse Robbins
Tessa Robledo
William Rogers
Michael Rogers
Jeff Roller
Ken Romero
Cara Romero
Mateo Romero
Santiago Romero
Christy Ruby
Loa Ryan
Teresa Ryan
Jeremy Salazar
Maria Salvador
Maria Samora
Russell Sanchez
Alex Sanchez
Kateri Sanchez
Charlene Sanchez Reano
Cody Sanderson
Karen Savage-blue
Rain Scott
Raynard Scott-Táá’iitsohíí
Lyle Secatero
Theresa Secord
Raymond Sequaptewa Sr.
Tyra Shackleford
Lindsey Shakespeare
Peter Shelton, III
Lorenzo Shirley
Perry Shorty
Penny Singer
Olivia Skenandore
Michael Slim
Marvin Slim
Marcus Slim
Patrick Smith
Donald Sockyma
Frances Soctomah
Matagi Sorensen
Dawn Spears
Wanesia Spry Misquadace
Jennifer Stanley
Laurie Steelink
DeAnna Suazo
Priscilla Tacheney
Jennifer Tafoya
Lorenzo Tafoya
Mary Tafoya
Kevin Tafoya
Linda Tafoya-Sanchez
Mark Taho
Eugene Tapahe
Thomas Tapia
Feliciano Tenorio
Michael Tenorio
Thomas Tenorio
Aaron Toadlena
Tracy Tohannie
Crystal Tohee
Therese Tohtsoni
Joe Toledo
Dominique Toya
Maxine Toya
George Toya
Camilla Toya
Michael Toya, Jr
Sharon Trudeau
Loren Tsalabutie
Olin Tsingine
Jared Tso
James Tsoodle
Malachi Tsoodle-Nelson
Darrick Tsosie
Leonard Tsosie
Emily Tsosie
Nelson Tsosie
Everton Tsosie
Michelle Tsosie Sisneros
Jane Umsted
Daniel Vallo
Carson Vicenti
Piki Wadsworth
Karin Walkingstick
Kathleen Wall
Adrian Wall
Denise Wallace
Shondinii Walters
Roy Walters Jr
Deana Ward
Dana Warrington
Robin Waynee
Bryan Waytula
Manuel Weahkee
Jodi Webster
Jason Wesaw
Kenneth White
Baje Whitethorne Sr
Wesley Willie
JT Willie
Holly Wilson
Kwani Winder
Daniel Worcester
Peterson Yazzie
Larry Yazzie
Tim Yazzie
Lance Yazzie
Justin Yazzie
Venaya Yazzie
Alvin Yellowhorse
Alvina Yepa
Holly Young
Chris Youngblood
Nancy Youngblood
SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR
Kim Peone will be the first Native American woman in SWAIA’s history to serve as Executive Director
After a nationwide search, SWAIA’s Board of Directors is proud to announce the selection of Kim Peone as its new Executive Director. Peone is an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes of Washington and currently resides in Santa Fe.
“The Board is excited by the impressive background Peone brings to SWAIA to lead Indian Market through our Centennial year (2022) and into the next century. Peone’s 30 years of experience in Indian Country, astute business and financial background, as well as great managerial and leadership skills were a perfect fit for SWAIA’s needs going forward,” said Board Chair Tom Teegarden.
Peone’s father Richard (Eastern Band of Cherokee), and mother Annabelle (Colville Confederated Tribes), met while attending the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, and started a family. Peone was born in Santa Fe— a city known as an American Indian art mecca.
Kim Peone’s career has taken her across Indian Country from coast to coast, serving tribes and tribal entities in numerous professional capacities. Most recently, Peone was the CEO/CFO of an extremely successful tribal corporation in Washington State. Her full circle journey has led her back to Santa Fe to pursue professional opportunities. Her expertise is building accountable, sustainable, and disciplined Native organizations that exceed expectations of key stakeholders.
The Board has an ambitious vision for the future of SWAIA, building on past successes and taking the organization to new levels of impact that benefit Native artists. Part of SWAIA’s mission is to form solid partnerships to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization; this aligns with Peone’s leadership philosophy.
“It was a tough decision to postpone the 99th Indian Market this year in the wake of COVID 19, especially given the economic impact on our artists and the event’s $165 million-dollar impact on the economy of northern New Mexico,” said Traci Rabbit, artist and Board member. “We must move forward, and I am confident Kim’s background and abilities will successfully lead SWAIA into the future. There are many challenges ahead for organizations like SWAIA, and the Board is committed to ensure that its legacy and influence will not only withstand those challenges, but emerge stronger.”
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MEDIA CONTACT: Amanda Crocker
Santa Fe Indian Market
Celebrating 98 Years of Bringing Native Arts to the World
The very first “Indian Fair” was held in 1922. It was a small event featuring a handful of artists, held indoors at the National Guard Armory in downtown Santa Fe as part of the annual Fiestas de Santa Fe celebration. In the 96 years since then, the event has grown and matured into the largest and most prestigious Native American art event in the world.
Indian Market is produced by The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that advocates for Native American arts and cultures and creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native artists. SWAIA’s mission statement is: “bringing Native arts to the world by inspiring artistic excellence, fostering education, and creating meaningful partnerships.”
The Santa Fe Indian Market provides a vehicle of personal and cultural sustainability for Native artists. It is an opportunity for Native people to represent themselves to the world and build lasting relationships. SWAIA cultivates excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms and develops programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists. Quality and authenticity are the hallmarks of the Santa Fe Indian Market. To ensure the quality of the artwork being sold by artists, SWAIA drafts and maintains standards to ensure that only original art is sold.
The concept, design, and presentation of the Santa Fe Indian Market have worked for many years and, in fact, have heavily influenced all other Native art markets in the U.S. The Best of Show Luncheon, Preview of Award-Winning Art, Native Cinema Showcase, Haute Couture Fashion Show, Native American Clothing Contest, and IM:CONTEMPORARY EDGE curated show are all highlights of the event, held each 3rd weekend in August.
“Santa Fe Indian Market is all about creating a platform and exposure for Native artists,” said Ira Wilson, SWAIA’s Executive Director. “We are fortunate to be working with and supporting so many talented artists, it’s truly a dream.”
MARKET BY THE NUMBERS:
- Santa Fe Indian Market attracts over 115,000 visitors from all over the world, to buy art directly from roughly 1,000 artists from 200+ federally recognized tribes from the U.S. and Canada. The event spans 17 city blocks in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- In 2018, an Economic Impact study showed that Direct and Indirect spending during Indian Market totaled over 165 million dollars for northern New Mexico.
- Each year, between $75,000 – 100,000 is given out in awards directly to artists, recognizing both traditional and contemporary art forms.
- 5 – 8 Artist Fellowships are awarded each year, including for youth.
- The Santa Fe Indian Market provides enormous economic opportunities; many artists make 1/3 – 1/2 of their yearly income at the event.
- At Santa Fe Indian Market, 100% of the proceeds of sales remains with the artists. SWAIA does not take a percentage of artists’ sales, but instead relies on booth fees, donors, sponsors and memberships.
Countdown to the 100th Santa Fe Indian Market:
98th: August 17-18, 2019
99th: August 15-16, 2020
100th: August 21-22, 2021
2019 Market Hours:
Saturday, August 17, 7am – 5pm;
Sunday, August 18, 8am-5pm
2019 INDIAN MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
Friday August 16th
BEST OF SHOW CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON
11:30am-2:00pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
This exclusive, members-only event brings together the top award-winning artists and the Indian Market community to celebrate this year’s best work. The event begins with the awards announcement presentation and is followed by a celebratory luncheon for the Best of Show and Best of Classification winners. Award sponsors attend as well as those who want first look at all the award-winning pieces. Includes a special preview of IM: EDGE Contemporary Show.
SNEAK PREVIEW OF AWARD-WINNING ART
2:00pm-4:00pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
The Sneak Preview allows visitors the opportunity to view phenomenal award-winning artworks before the Market opens on Saturday morning, and to meet SWAIA ‘Best of Show’ artists in an exclusive setting. Includes a special preview of IM: EDGE Contemporary Show.
GENERAL PREVIEW OF AWARD-WINNING ART
6:00pm-8:30pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Following the Sneak Preview, the public will have the opportunity to preview award-winning art at a reduced ticket price. The General Preview is your chance to view all the best of the show award-winning artworks before the weekend market begins. Includes a special preview of IM: EDGE Contemporary Show.
Saturday August 17th
INDIAN MARKET GALA
6:00pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
The Gala and Auctions is SWAIA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and it’s most elegant event. This year, the event will be an encompassing experience, the theme of which is “RISE & REMEMBER: Honoring the Resilience of Native Women.” Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM 1st Congressional District) will be the guest of honor. Included in the auction will be drums hand-decorated by Haaland and other notable Native female artists, such as Dolores Purdy, Glendora Fragua, Kathleen Wall and many others. Proceeds from the sales of these drums will be shared with The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women in Albuquerque.
Sunday August 18th
6th ANNUAL INDIAN MARKET HAUTE COUTURE FASHION SHOW
4:00pm at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
The culmination of Indian Market. The show highlights Indigenous fashion designers who look to their cultural past to create clothing, jewelry and accessories that embody the essence of ancestral memory while creating innovative designs representing the now. Designers featured include Jamie Okuma, Sho Sho Esquiro, Shy Native and many others.
For additional information and a schedule of this year’s events, please visit: www.swaia.org
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Amanda Crocker
505-983-5220
acrocker@swaia.org
About SWAIA:
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) is a non-profit organization supporting Native American arts and culture. It creates economic and cultural opportunities for Native American artists by producing and promoting the Santa Fe Indian Market, the biggest and most prestigious Indian art event in the world since 1922.
SWAIA plays an ongoing role in supporting Native American arts and culture year-round, cultivating excellence and innovation across traditional and non-traditional art forms and developing programs and events that support, promote, and honor Native artists. swaia.org