SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET 2024 OFFICIAL ARTIST DIRECTORY

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Cliff Fragua

Pueblo of Jemez
Name
Clifford Fragua
Booth
LIN E 729
Website
https://www.singingstonestudio.com
Description

I use various stone carving techniques on my sculpture. Marble is my main material, however, I will use turquoise, shell, metal, and feathers, for embellishment. The use of direct carving approach is typically use on single stone sculptures. But, what I am known for is the use of various colored stones for laminations and assemblage. The lamination process includes the use of steel pins and stone epoxy to bond the stones together, then, I will carve as one stone. The assemblage method is similar to the lamination process, however, I carve the separate elements and components that makes up the design and concept of the sculpture. Assemblage figures typically are created for scenarios or dioramas. All sculptures are mounted on granite bases for final presentation.