Velino Herrera
Velino Shije Herrera | |
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| Ma Pe Wi | |
Zia Pueblo, Native American | |
| Education | Santa Fe Indian School |
| Known for | Painting |
| Style | Flatstyle |
| Patron(s) | Edgar Lee Hewett |
Velino Shije Herrera (October 22, 1902 – January 1973),Zia Pueblo Indian painter.
Biography
Born in
School of American Research.[1][2] Herrera said, "Dr. Hewett selected a few he thought had talent and started us to painting. I was one. I have been painting ever since."[1]
Following the exhibition at the
kachina dances, and abstract works based on Pueblo symbolism.[1][2] The work of Herrera and other Native American artists was not always viewed positively in their native communities, especially when it came to depictions of restricted ceremonies. Herrera was eventually ostracized by Pueblo elders.[1]
Herrera's illustrative work included educational materials for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He illustrated a number of books for author
Caldecott Honor book in 1942.[4]
In 1954, he was awarded the French
Ordre des Palmes Académiques.[1] He largely abandoned painting after being seriously injured in a car accident, which also killed his wife.[1][2]
Notes
- 1.^ The St. James Guide to Native North American Artists reports the date of death as January 30, while Oxford Art Online reports it as January 18.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Velino Shije Herrera." St. James Guide to Native North American Artists. Gale, 1998. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 4 Oct. 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f Arthur Silberman. "Herrera, Velino." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. 4 Oct. 2011
- ^ Saradell Ard, et al. "Native North American art." Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online. 4 Oct. 2011
- ISBN 978-1-4343-3663-7. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
External links
- Velino Herrera at the Koshare Indian Museum
- Velino Herrera at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Velino Herrera at Library of Congress, with 2 library catalog records
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