“Chei and Masantis' New Hummer”
by Quanah John, Navajo
Description: Acrylic paint on canvas.
About this Award: Awarded to recognize quality in any artistic medium. Artists of age 13 to 17 are eligible.
Jurors’ Comments:
Barbara Ornelas: Such a happy painting! (laughing) You’re always happy if you have a brand new car in front of your hogan!
Alex Beeshligaii: When you watch kids do this it’s amazing—without coaching or whatever you get to see what they see.
Ryan Huna Smith: What it reminds me of is being in grade school and painting with tempera on art paper but this is on canvas: again youth incorporating culture and sense of place with modern elements meshing together.