SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET 2024 OFFICIAL ARTIST DIRECTORY

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Randi Nelson Designs

Bonaparte/St'uxwtéws First Nation
Name
Randi Nelson
Booth
CP 16
Website
Description

The artist uses their blended heritage to merge Indigenous materials such as smoked hide, quills, and caribou hair with European patterns and antique beads. Deeply inspired by nature, their work captures the essence of seasonal flora through detailed replicas. By sourcing materials from Indigenous family, the artist supports traditional practices and incorporates the natural colors of plants into their pieces, carefully matching beads and hand-dyed caribou hair to the hues of flowers and leaves. The art, tied to the changing seasons, showcases a commitment to capturing nature's fleeting beauty. This fusion of cultural heritage and natural inspiration creates unique, meaningful art that honors both tradition and the environment.