A new perspective: Cultural demonstrators visit Desert View
On Jan. 18 and 19, as part of the Desert View Cultural Demonstration Series, Grand Canyon National Park hosted Kyle Yazzie (Navajo painter) and Jerilyn Yazzie (Navajo silversmith and beader), offering visitor the opportunity to learn more about Navajo culture and art at Grand Canyon.
As child Kyle enjoyed other crafts and art work like origami, pipe cleaners, rubber bands, legos and beyblades, but he was inspired by watching his mother paint. His mother taught him the basics of painting and has been the greatest influence on his work. Kyle has been painting since he was 10 years old. He draws inspiration from his culture, stories, the landscape, and other people’s art. Kyle would like to give recognition to Art of the People for inviting him to their events and allowing him to advance his skills.
In 2009, Jerilyn decided to start jewelry-making to make ends meet. She had just become a single parent, moved back to the reservation and didn't know how to generate an income. Employment is scarce on the reservation. She remembered her mom made jewelry when she was a kid, but had quit. Her aunt Carol then gave Jerilyn her first set of tools. She began with one type of craft and has expanded. She credits her fellow jewelry makers, who were happy to share their knowledge, for her education and growth.
- Driver identified in fatal accident on Perkinsville Road Sept. 19
- Latest Tik Tok challenges causing problems for Williams Unified School District
- Search at Grand Canyon turns up remains of person missing since 2015
- Plane wreckage and human remains found in Grand Canyon National Park
- Pumpkin Patch Train departs Williams starting Oct. 5
- Update: Man missing in Grand Canyon National Park hike found alive
- Receding water levels at Lake Powell reveal missing car and driver
- Man sentenced for attack on camper at Perkinsville
- Column: Lumber prices expected to stay high through 2022
- Elk rut season in Grand Canyon: What you need to know
SUBMIT FEEDBACK
Click Below to: