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| In addition to special shows, The Indian Craft Shop Artist of the Month Program showcases the work of an individual artist each month. This program illustrates the diversity of tribal areas and the wide variety of artistic expressions and traditions in the country today. | ||||
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Washington, DC – March 5, 2002. The Indian Craft Shop, located inside the Department of the Interior building, presents the jewelry designs of Philbert Poseyesva during the month of March, with a special appearance by the artist on March 14th, 15th and 16th. Philbert Poseyesva is being featured at The Indian Craft Shop as the "Artist of the Month" for March 2002 as part of its exhibition series that began three years ago. Philbert is one of the finest American Indian jewelers in the United States. He is joining us from the Second Mesa Village of Mishongnovi on the Hopi Reservation in Northern Arizona. He mastered the technique of traditional Hopi overlay as a young silversmith, starting at the age of thirteen.
Today, Phil takes the clean, abstract designs of Hopi overlay and combines them with high quality gemstones such as natural turquoise, lapis lazuli and coral, making his work easily distinguishable from other Hopi jewelers. While the symbols he uses are drawn from century old traditions, his work has a very modern abstract look. The timing of this show is perfect – Indian and turquoise jewelry is being featured in many of the upcoming spring fashion magazines. "Our aim is to illustrate the diversity of tribal groups, and the wide variety of artistic expressions and traditions in the country today. This month will be special," says Director Susan Pourian. "Usually the artist sends a selection of their work for the month. But, this month, our selected artist is able to join us in person." Phil will be on hand at The Indian Craft Shop from Thursday, March 14th through Saturday, March 16th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., with a break for lunch at 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The Indian Craft Shop, managed by Guest Services, Inc., represents authentic American Indian arts and crafts from over 45 tribal areas within the United States. The Shop has been inside the Department of the Interior since 1938 and is under historic preservation.
The Indian Craft Shop represents artists from
over 40 tribal areas within the United States. Located in the Department
of the Interior federal building at 18th and C Streets, the Shop
is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed federal
holidays. Open the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Photo ID required for entrance. |
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