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Clayton's artwork is heavily inspired by his heritage and life on the reservation, especially [[ceremonial arts]].<ref name="Amerinda"> |
Clayton's artwork is heavily inspired by his heritage and life on the reservation, especially [[ceremonial arts]]. Through his artwork he explores [[ontology]], which he believes is a part of Indigenous cultures; relationships to oneself and the environment as well.<ref name="Amerinda"/> |
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Revision as of 22:34, 2 March 2011
Lorenzo Clayton | |
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| Born | Lorenzo Clayton |
| Nationality | Diné |
| Education | BFA Cooper Union, California College of Arts and Crafts |
| Known for | Installation, sculpture, conceptual |
Lorenzo Clayton is a contemporary Diné sculptor, printmaker, conceptual and installation artist.
Background
Early life
Lorenzo Clayton was born and raised on the Tohajiilee Indian Reservation.[1]
Current
Clayton is a professor in the printmaking department at Cooper Union.[1]
Artistic career
I believe in the modality of abstraction as the core of human experience and expression. I know that this perception of abstraction is due to an indigenous and culturally-based disposition due to my being one half Navajo. - Lorenzo Clayton[1]
Clayton's artwork is heavily inspired by his heritage and life on the reservation, especially ceremonial arts. Through his artwork he explores ontology, which he believes is a part of Indigenous cultures; relationships to oneself and the environment as well.[1]
Major collections
- Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ
- University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.[1]
Notable exhibitions
Major awards
- Eiteljorg Fellowship for Native American Fine Art, 1999, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art