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Youth Award of Excellence
~ $100 ~ Friends of Lorraine Honanie ~

“Chanter Yei”
by Tulane John, Diné

Description: Mixed media incorporating LEGO® blocks, wood and acrylic paint on canvas.

About this Award: Awarded to recognize quality in any artistic medium. Artists of age 13 to 17 are eligible.

Juror’s Comments:

Ryan Huna Smith: I just like the fact that it took something that is a toy and turned it into something from the culture. The good feeling of youth seeing the value of their culture being able to perceive that. My kids used to make rug patterns in legos it caught my eye and brought back memories.