SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Justus Holy Bear

Name
Justus Holy Bear
Tribe
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Classification(s)
Youth
Website

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
LIN E 710
SFIM24
LIN E 710
WIM25

2025 Best of Show Awards

First Place
Ixc: Category 3613 - Bead Work & Quill Work in Youth
Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
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2024 Best of Show Awards

First Place
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Second Place
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Honorable Mentions
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Portfolio Example & Materials Statement
Justus Holy Bear

My beadwork uses traditional lane-stitch techniques and one-needle backstitch to create a sense of contour and movement within my pieces. I typically use Czech 13/0 charlottes, although I do apply some antique micro-seed beads in some of my pieces.