“Monongye”
by Kevin Honyouti, Hopi
Description: Mixed media drawing depicting a katsina, using colored pencil, marker and ink.
About this Award: Any medium is eligible. Art works winning acquisition 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. Artists age 17 and under are eligible.
Jurors’ Comments:
Patrick Lyons: The execution is terrific, especially for a youth artist. And while it clearly incorporates a lot of traditional Hopi motifs that we see among the masters of previous generations, it has its own style.
Andrew Higgins: I agree the execution is very impressive for a youth.
Diane Dittemore: The thing that impressed me is that it clearly has a very Hopi-like image, but a contemporary look, something that’s distinct from the older generation of Hopi artists. This definitely has a youthfulness and beauty; the colors are wondeful and the layout is terrific. It’s a very appealing piece.
Kevin Honyouti