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SWIAF Friends of the ASM Collections Acquisition Award
~ $3,000 ~ Courtesy of Friends of the ASM Collections ~
"River of Life"
by Caroline Carpio, Isleta Pueblo
Caroline Carpio
Description: Bronze pot with inlay of hand painted bronze beads.
About this Award: Art works winning purchase awards become part of the museum's permanent collections. They are chosen for their technique and artistry as well as for the way in which they compare and contrast with other items in our collections. Any medium is eligible.
Jurors' Comments:
Patrick Lyons and Diane Dittemore: This piece started as a clay jar and became a bronze sculpture with beautifully rich patinas and hand-painted, inlaid beads. It shows continuity and change in the media and techniques employed by Southwestern Native American artists.