Current Exhibitions

Maria Samora: Master of Elegance

April 8, 2018 through March 3, 2019

MIAC is happy to announce Maria Samora: Master of Elegance, an exhibition that showcases this year’s Museum of Indian Arts & Culture Living Treasure and Native Treasurers Featured Artist.

Samora (Taos Pueblo) is known for her minimalist lines, interdisciplinary approach, and modern designs.

She began apprenticing with goldsmith and master gem cutter Phil Poirer in 1998 and went on to work with him for 15 years. Since striking out on her own in 2005, her jewelry has become known for the simplicity of its design, textured metals, and combinations of both gold and silver. Stones include traditional turquoise and unexpected choices such as diamonds, guava moonstone, and African opal.

The metalwork Samora has learned to incorporate are rooted in Etruscan, Greek, Egyptian, Syrian, and even Korean designs.

Samora’s work will remain on display in MIAC’s Diker Gallery through February of 2019.

 

You may view a short documentary about Maria Samora by copying and pasting the following link. https://tinyurl.com/yd6ef9yy