Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
American, b. 1966
Melanie Yazzie is an American sculptor, painter and printmaker, born in 1966, in Ganado, Arizona. She first studied art at the Westtown School in Pennsylvania. She has received a BA degree in studio art with a minor in Spanish from Arizona State University, in 1990 and an MFA degree in printmaking from the University of Colorado, at Boulder, in 1993.
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Artist: Melanie Yazzie
Grandfather, by Melanie Yazzie, red, sculpture, small, vertical, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandfather, by Melanie Yazzie, red, sculpture, small, vertical, Navajo
limited edition of 40. Other colors may be available. Contact the gallery for more information.
As a printm...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Grandmother, by Melanie Yazzie, sculpture, edition, aluminum, red, abstract
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, by Melanie Yazzie, sculpture, edition, aluminum, red, abstract
limited edition of 40. Available in red or silver. Inquire with the gallery for additional color options...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Grandmother, by Melanie Yazzie, sculpture, edition, aluminum, silver, abstract
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, by Melanie Yazzie, sculpture, edition, aluminum, silver, abstract
limited edition of 40. Available in red or silver. Inquire with the gallery for additional color opti...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Abstract Metal Sculpture Navajo Native American Indian Art Woman Pollen Keeper
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Surfside, FL
Melanie Yazzie (1966-)
Pollen Keeper II (maquette)
Powder-coated metal, 2008
Hand signed, titled, dated and numbered 2/30, attributed, titled, dated and numbered again to paper label
Mounted to a white composition plinth
Provenance: The Freund Family Collection
Melanie Yazzie is a Navajo sculptor, painter, printmaker, and professor. She teaches at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Yazzie was born in 1966 in Ganado, Arizona, United States. She is Navajo of the Áshįįhí, born for Tó Dichʼíinii. She grew up on the Navajo Nation. Although she grew up on the Navajo Nation, Melanie Yazzie is of the Salt Water Clan born for the Bitter Water Clan. She first studied art at the Westtown School in Pennsylvania. Yazzie earned a BA in Studio Art with a minor in Spanish from Arizona State University in 1990 and an MFA in printmaking from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1993.
Melanie Yazzie works a wide range of media that include printmaking, painting, sculpting, and ceramics, as well as installation art. Her art is accessible to the public on many levels and the main focus is on connecting with people and educating people about the contemporary status of one indigenous woman and hoping that people can learn from her experience. Her subject matter is significant because the serious undertones reference native postcolonial dilemmas. Melanie's work focuses primarily on themes of indigenous people. Her work often brings images of women from many indigenous cultures to the forefront. Thus her work references matrilineal systems and points to the possibility of female leadership. Yazzie is known for her multilayered monotype prints that focus on storytelling and reflect her dreamtime friends and companions. The works are filled with colors and textures that reflect different world. The works are made with stencils and often she is printing with soy based inks called Akua inks that are safe for the artist and the environment. The works most often are printed on Arches 88 due to the absorbing quality of that 100% rag paper. It is a fine art paper made in France and very soft to the touch. It is a paper designed originally for screen printing but is the perfect surface for many of the works Yazzie creates. The works often are monotypes as opposed to monoprints. So the works are a one of a kind work of art and not made in multiples.
She is a Professor and Head of Printmaking at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She teaches printmaking courses and travels extensively to indigenous communities within the United States and abroad. She can always be found through the University of Colorado Art and Art History Department. In addition to teaching at the Institute of American Indian Arts, the College of Santa Fe (now Santa Fe University of Art and Design), Boise State University, and the University of Arizona, Yazzie has taught at the Pont Aven School of Contemporary Art in France.
Yazzie has led over 100 international print exchanges over a 20-year time period. Many of these exchanges include artists from Siberia, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and Germany.
In 2012, the Denver Art Museum welcomed Yazzie as artist-in-residence, making her the first in the Native Arts department.
A selection of major exhibitions from the 1990s to present include "Between Two Worlds" (2008) at Arizona State University, "Traveling" at the Heard West Museum (2006), "About Face: Self-Portraits by Native American, First Nations, and Inuit Artists" at the Wheelwright Museum (2005), "Making Connections" (2002) in Bulova, Russia, "Navajo in Gisborne" (1999) in Gisborne, New Zealand and "Watchful Eyes" (1994) at the Heard Museum.
In September 2013 she co-curated the exhibition "Heart Lines: Expressions of Native North American Art" in Colorado University Art Museum, partially based on her private collection and including her work "Pollen Girl". Artists featured: Norman Akers, Maile Andrade, Kenojuak Ashevak, Pitseolak Ashoona, Corwin Clairmont, Jimmie Durham...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Grandfather, sculpture by Melanie Yazzie, turquoise, contemporary, Native
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandfather, sculpture by Melanie Yazzie, turquoise,contemporary,Native American
limited edition
As a printmaker, painter, and sculptor, my work draws upon my rich Diné heritage. T...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Pollen Keeper, medium, aluminum, powder coat, sculpture, Navajo, Female, red
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Pollen Keeper, medium, aluminum, powder coat, sculpture, Navajo, Female, red
limited edition sculpture of 12
When the sculpture order has been placed, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Pollen Keeper II, by Melanie Yazzie, sculpture, aluminum, orange, vertical
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Pollen Keeper II, by Melanie Yazzie, sculpture, aluminum, orange, vertical
Once the order is received via 1st Dibs, the sculpture will be fabricated. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for completion.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie aluminum sculpture powder coat finish red Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie aluminum sculpture powder coat finish red Navajo
*This sculpture is available for order. Contact the gallery for available col...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Fred W. Begaye Gives Tours of His Homeland, bronze dog sculpture, Navajo, blue
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Fred W. Begaye Gives Tours of His Homeland, bronze dog sculpture, Navajo, blue
The next sculpture in the edition is on order from the foundry. Contact the gallery for delivery time.
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1990s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Bronze
Two Minds Meeting, small turquoise sculpture ltd. edition Native American animal
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two Minds Meeting, small turquoise sculpture ltd. edition Native American animal
Melanie A. Yazzie "Two Minds Meeting" fabricated aluminum with a po...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie, red sculpture, abstract, Navajo, outdoor, indoor
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie, red sculpture, abstract, Navajo, outdoor, indoor
Melanie Yazzie
GRANDMOTHER 60"
fabricated aluminum © 2018
60...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Two Minds Meeting sculpture by Melanie Yazzie, blue aluminum people animals
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two Minds Meeting sculpture by Melanie Yazzie, blue aluminum people animals edition of 24
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Early 2000s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie outdoor sculpture silver vertical abstract figure
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie outdoor sculpture silver vertical abstract figure
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie, red sculpture, abstract, Navajo, outdoor, indoor
Melanie Yazzie GRANDMOTHER...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Making New Friends, sculpture by Melanie Yazzie, teal, Navajo, Korean women dog
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Making New Friends, sculpture by Melanie Yazzie, teal, Navajo, Korean women dog
Maquette (small) for the sculpture featured in the exhibit for Mela...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie aluminum sculpture powder coat finish silver Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie aluminum sculpture powder coat finish silver Navajo
*This sculpture is available for order. Contact the gallery for available colors and timeframe for delivery. Covid-19 may affect the schedules.
As a printmaker, painter, and sculptor, my work draws upon my rich Diné heritage. The work I make attempts to follows the Diné dictum “walk in beauty” literally, creating beauty and harmony. As an artist, I work to serve as an agent of change by encouraging others to learn about social, cultural, and political phenomena shaping the contemporary lives of Native peoples...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Grandmother, raspberry color, Melanie Yazzie sculpture abstract metal outdoor
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, raspberry color, Melanie Yazzie sculpture abstract metal outdoor limited edition of 8
Contact the gallery for color options.
indoor art
As a printmaker, painter, and sc...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Pollen Keeper, abstract aluminum sculpture Navajo teal outdoor indoor
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Fabricated steel or aluminum with powder coat finish
limited edition of 8
signed and numbered on the bottom of the base plate
Melanie A Yazzie
Additional delivery time may be re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Aluminum
Two Minds Meeting, small red sculpture Melanie Yazzie Native American animals
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Two Minds Meeting, small red sculpture Melanie Yazzie Native American animals
Melanie A. Yazzie "Two Minds Meeting" fabricated aluminum with powder...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Grandmother, Melanie Yazzie totem silver abstract sculpture Navajo contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, silver totem abstract sculpture Navajo contemporary,indoor, outdoor limited edition of 8
Base measures 1.5" thick aluminum 36 wide 29 depth tapers to 21
As a printma...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Strength From Within, aluminum, turquoise, Navajo, sculpture, Melanie Yazzie
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Strength From Within, aluminum, turquoise, Navajo, sculpture, Melanie Yazzie
limited edition of 8 powder coated aluminum
This sculpture is a self-portrait of my state of mind when...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Pollen Keeper II Melanie Yazzie, aluminum sculpture, Navajo, purple, vertical
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Pollen Keeper II, aluminum sculpture, Navajo, purple, Melanie Yazzie, IAIA Mocna
powder coated aluminum
purple
MELANIE YAZZIE, who has been represented by Glenn Green Galleries sin...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Animal Stack - They Help Each Other, sculpture by Melanie Yazzie multi-color
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Animal Stack - They Help Each Other, sculpture by Melanie Yazzie multi-color
limited edition sculpture 40
Contact the gallery for completion times and de...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
They Help Each Other - Animal Stack Sculpture, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, teal
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
They Help Each Other - Animal Stack Sculpture, by Melanie Yazzie, Navajo, teal
limited edition
aluminum with powder coat finish
The animals rest on a ba...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Water Woman Pollinator Series, aluminum sculpture by Melanie A. Yazzie, Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Water Woman Pollinator Series, aluminum sculpture by Melanie A. Yazzie, Navajo
clear powder-coat finish
Contact the gallery for the current schedule for delivery.
As a printmaker, painter, and sculptor, my work draws upon my rich Diné (Navajo) heritage. The work I make attempts to follow the Diné dictum “walk in beauty” literally, creating beauty and harmony. As an artist, I work to serve as an agent of change by encouraging others to learn about social, cultural, and political phenomena shaping the contemporary lives of Native peoples...
Category
2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
Grandmother, fuschia, totem, abstract, sculpture, Navajo, contemporary
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Grandmother, Fuschia totem, abstract, sculpture, Navajo, contemporary ,indoor, outdoor
limited edition of 8
Contact the gallery for availability and timing for delivery.
Base measures 1.5" thick aluminum
36 wide
29 depth tapers to 21
As a printmaker, painter, and sculptor, my work draws upon my rich Diné (Navajo) heritage. The work I make attempts to follow the Diné dictum “walk in beauty” literally, creating beauty and harmony. As an artist, I work to serve as an agent of change by encouraging others to learn about social, cultural, and political phenomena shaping the contemporary lives of Native peoples...
Category
2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pollen Keeper II, sculpture, Navajo turquoise Contemporary, outdoor, indoor art
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Pollen Keeper II, sculpture, Navajo turquoise Contemporary Melanie Yazzie
fabricated steel sculpture with powder coat finish edition of 8
450 lbs
As a printmaker, painter, and scu...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Making New Friends, teal aluminum sculpture Korean & Navajo Women outdoor heart
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Making New Friends, teal aluminum sculpture Korean & Navajo Women outdoor heart
New sculpture featured in the exhibit for Melanie Yazzie at the Whe...
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2010s Contemporary Melanie Yazzie Abstract Sculptures
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Metal
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