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“Autumn Girl”
by Myleka John, Diné
Description: Mixed media using copper leafing, cloth, beads and acrylic paint on canvas, depicting a Navajo girl in traditional dress.
About this Award: Awarded to recognize creative effort in any artistic medium. Artists of age 12 and under are eligible.
Jurors’ Comments:
Barbara Ornelas: I really like it and how she pleated the clothes—adorable! I bet she had a good time making it.
Alex Beeshligaii: I like …it’s cool. It’s cute and refreshing.
Ryan Huna Smith: I have 3 sisters who liked to play with paper dolls. It reminds me of that but what is nice about this is that this little girl had no Navajo paper dolls so she created her own. Tapping into their culture makes me feel good. I also like the title and how it works with the colors.