Deborah Jojola

Deborah Jojola explores the unique position held by Native women artist as essential keepers of tradition and cultural identity. Deborah introduces innovations in subject, form and techniques, while connecting and utilizing centuries-old art forms. Her focus in frescos has built a relationship with the land, and a deep respect to all that it offers us.

Deborah initiative to research with the use of natural pigments, soil and willow reeds is a continued exploration.   The innovation of bring the past into this life is a journey of visual storytelling. She connects her elements of printmaking, art installations, murals and frescos as healing stories of a struggle earth. Her Willow Woman represents and serves as a reminder of all that humanity has taken from the earth as her gentle hollow body sways within her art installations.

Her work has been exhibited within national and international museums, including Museum of Fine Arts in Yekaterinburg, Russia; Sydney, Australia; and at the International Symposium in Tokyo, Japan. Gallery shows include School of Art, Texas Tech University, 516 Arts, Kimo Gallery and Poeh Arts Center Museum. Also included many private, museums and Public Art collections. Currently she shows locally at major Native artists market which include the SWAIA Indian Market and the Heard Guild Indian Fair & Market.

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