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For purchasing my work, visit my website, MatagiFineArt.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June 22nd and 23rd: Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market & Festival
Juried Show ~ Indianapolis, IndianaTop Posts & Pages
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in the media
- 2011.01.30 ~ AZ DAILY SUN – And the Nominees Are . . .
- 2011.04.19 ~ NORTHERN AZ NEWS TODAY: THE LUMBERJACK – Beasley Gallery brings closing to graduating students
- 2011.04.24 ~ AZ DAILY SUN – Student to Master
- 2011.06 ~ Northern Arizona's Mountain Living Magazine
- 2011.09.16 ~ InsideNAU
- 2011.10 ~ School Arts Magazine
- 2012.05 ~ South Scottsdale Magazine
- 2012.10 ~ Northern Arizona University: School of Arts – News and Events
- 2012.12.21 Northern Arizona University – The Difference that Matters: Iron Will
places that carry my work
- Arizona ~ 7 Centers Yoga Arts: Sedona
- Arizona ~ Crystal Magic: Flagstaff
- Arizona ~ Eisenart Innovations: Sedona
- Arizona ~ Kachina House ~ Sedona
- Arizona ~ Native Hands ~ Sedona
- Arizona ~ Sacred Rites: Flagstaff
- Arizona ~ Sedona Green Gallery: Sedona
- Arizona ~ The First Move: Northern Arizona
- Arizona ~ The Horn Saloon: Fine Wines & Craft Brews: Campe Verde
- Arizona ~ Zen Mountain Gallery: Jerome
- Netherlands ~ NANAI (Netherlands Association for North American Indians) Foundation: Zevenaar
- New York ~ Red Hook Antique Center: Red Hook (Hudson Valley)
- Wisconsin ~ Katy's American Indian Arts: Madison
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Something Blue: Silver and Mokume Wedding Rings with Sapphire and Aquamarine
Something Blue: Silver and Mokume Wedding Rings with Sapphire and Aquamarine
These wedding rings are made of blackened silver with mokume overlay with set stones: one is faceted aquamarine the other is faceted sapphire.
These handset, hand-crafted rings are one-of-a-kind. The mokume overlay are reminiscent of the earth here in the southwest, the blackened silver like river canyons cutting into the red rock. The mokume is left raw, so that over time, as the copper matures, it’s color will deepen.
The insides of the rings have beveled edges for a comfort fit, while the tops of the edges are flat, so that they stack nicely. Continue reading
Key to the Town: Green Box Arts Festival
Key to the Town: Greenbox Arts Festival
It’s getting to be that time of year for the Green Box Arts Festival held in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado.
Last year, I was asked to create keys to the city of Green Mountain Falls, Colorado, to be presented to honored artists at the Green Box Arts Festival. Wildfires shut down the festival last year, but this year all systems are go. Christian Keesee, founder and promoter talks about this year’s festival in the Denver Post.
I worked with artist Holly Troy to design the keys and we created this unique art piece. The keys are cast in bronze and then are hand-hammered and highly polished, giving each key a unique surface texture. The come with a bronze chain and a medallion naming the recipient of the key and the year. The keys are approximately nine inches long by three inches wide.
This was an amazing project, and it is really exciting that my work will be used over the next several years.
Thanks to my friends in Holland!
Home from Holland
Big thanks to NANAI (Netherlands Association for the North American Indian) for inviting me to speak and show my work at the 40th Anniversary celebration of the organization. It was truly an honor! Also, gratitude for the kindness, generosity and hospitality to all who I met in Holland.
Thank you!
I will be sharing more about my trip to the Netherlands with everyone once I have had a chance to process the journey and recover from jetlag!
Holland is a beautiful country — I love the canals and the bicycles and the architecture — I am looking forward to going back! Continue reading
Copper Bowl Dangling Earrings – Sea Foam Caribbean Blue
Copper Bowl Dangling Earrings – Sea Foam Caribbean Blue
Caribbean blue enamel lines the bowls of deep red hand-hammered copper in these dangling bowl-shaped earrings. Each earring has its own color and texture variation due to the hand-crafted process.
Ocean blue against copper red are like magnificent beach sunsets!
Earrings are three-quarters inch diameter, by about a quarter inch deep. The wire is sterling silver. Signed on the back. Continue reading
18th Annual Night For Life Gala ~ Scottsdale, AZ
I’m proud to announce that I am donating a piece for silent auction to the 18th Annual Night for Life Gala 2013 – Illuminating the Path – Fundraising Event for The Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS. The center focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention, wellness and related research.
The Gala is a Black Tie Event happening at the Montelucia Resort and Spa on Saturday, May 11th. It looks like it’s going to be a blast—a glamourous and exciting event for a worthy cause! Last year’s gala was sold out and was a huge success.
To buy tickets and for more info about the event, visit The Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS website. You can click on a link to purchase tickets or a table for the event.
The item I am donating is very similar the Trinity necklace I made a few months ago. Brushed copper and silver with pearl that may be worn three different ways! Very sweet! Continue reading
