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Tony Abeyta Art

Native American, b. 1965
Tony Abeyta, born in 1965 in Gallup, New Mexico, is a distinguished contemporary artist of Navajo (Diné) heritage. Hailing from a lineage of artists, Abeyta pursued formal art education in Santa Fe, Chicago, New York, and Italy, developing a unique visual language that bridges ancestral traditions with modern artistic expression. His work is characterized by richly textured surfaces, vibrant palettes, and often monumental scale, primarily realized through mixed media techniques incorporating oil paint, sand, collage, and gold leaf. Abeyta masterfully explores themes rooted in Navajo cosmology, the sacred landscapes of the American Southwest, and enduring cultural symbols, translating them into powerful abstract and semi-abstract compositions. A significant figure in the contemporary Native American art movement, Abeyta has garnered widespread recognition, including the New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts and the Native Treasures Living Treasure award in 2012. His compelling works are held in numerous prestigious collections, including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, the Heard Museum, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, the Denver Art Museum, and the Autry Museum of the American West.
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Artist: Tony Abeyta
Stone Messages, painting, Tony Abeyta, Navajo, dieties, red, yellow, brown
By Tony Abeyta
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Stone Messages, painting, Tony Abeyta, Navajo, dieties, red, yellow, brown
Category

1990s Contemporary Tony Abeyta Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

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