Hopi Watercolor by Abel Nash

Radiant Splendor II

14" H x 11" W

We are always delighted to share the original watercolor work of a popular Hopi artist, Abel Nash. He is a diverse artist who works in a variety of styles and mediums, methods and materials. These watercolors are some of my favorite pieces he has created. They feature a kaleidoscope of stylized pottery symbols and katsina designs. The canvas measures 11” wide and 14” long. Framed it measures 12.5" wide and 15.5" long.

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Artist Bio

Abel provided the following statement:

Abel Nash is a corn clan member of Walpi village on First Mesa. He was born in Keams Canyon, on the Hopi reservation in 1982. Abel is a 3rd generation artist. He was taught how to carve by his father Troy Nash and his grandfather Tino Youvella. He learned alot about pottery designs and their meanings from his great grandmother Bessie Namoki and grand mother Sandra Dewangyumptewa. Also his great uncle Dalton Namoki was a big influence when it came to drawing and painting.

Abel drew and painted as a younger kid and around junior high he began to carve. After high school Abel worked at the Hopi Radio Station for 4 years but wanted to pursue a career in Culinary arts. He attended Le’ Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale Az. Where he received his bachelors degree in culinary arts. During this time he was carving and selling his kachina dolls to local shops and galleries as well as the Heard museum. Abel began to work in restaurants in Scottsdale but it began to get harder to carve due to the long hours of being in the kitchen. He then started drawing and painting again. Because it was much easier to put away a canvas and paints. Rather then vacuuming and sweeping up a bunch of saw dust and wood chips. After working in the culinary field for 14 years he decided it was time to move back to Hopi.

After moving back to Hopi, Abel began to sell his artwork full time, at his home in Walpi, with his cousins and uncles. He then started to develop his own style and techniques. His paintings and drawings are mostly of pottery designs that represent clan symbols, plants, animals, and insects. Including clouds, prayer feathers, and symbols representing life, good health, and prayers for moisture. The mediums Abel uses are watercolor, acrylic, and aerosol paints. Which he uses to create both traditional and contemporary pieces of art.

Abel loves creating new forms of art work and is always experimenting. He has painted on different types of surfaces such as vinyl records, plastic platters, and skateboard decks. He wants to show that traditional designs and symbols can be shown in more modern and contemporary ways. Helping to preserve traditions and culture.

 

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