SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Eugene Tapahe

Name
Eugene Tapahe
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Main Classification
2-D
Classification #2
Classification #3
Website

SWAIA Booth Numbers

Summer 2024
LIN W 763
Winter 2024
Eugene Tapahe
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement

Bridging the complexities of two worlds, I draw inspiration from my Diné (Navajo) traditions and modern experiences. My work portrays the fragility and resilience of Native American culture in these opposing realms.My visual narrative awakens my spirit. My use of subtle contrasts, natural colors, and contours create a soothing balance between the past and present.Speaking through multiple lenses and visuals, my ideas determine the creative process, which includes photography and printmaking. The development and process of photography film in the darkroom or print lab creates a spiritual connection between the art and myself.My contemporary artistic continuum celebrates the identity and culture of Native American people. The persona of my work offers unity, hope, and healing.

2024 Portfolio

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