"Lozen, was the sister of Victorio, Chief, of the Warm Springs Apache. The only woman who for forty years fought alongside Geronimo, Cochise, Nana, Mangus, Naiche, Loco and other great warriors in some of the bloodiest incidents of the Apache Wars. She fought at the Battle of Apache Pass, in Victorio’s struggle for his homeland, in the massacre at Cibecue, and throughout the Geronimo Campaigns.
A Supernatural power bestowed on her by the Creator, Lozen would lift her arms to the sky, place her hands against the wind, and through the warm sensations of the open palms could detect the direction and distance of her enemies. As she slowly turned, singing her song while following the direction of the sun, her hands tingled and the palms changed color when they pointed toward the foe. The intensity of the sensation indicated the approximate distance of the enemy, the closer the adversary, the more vivid the feeling. She also had power to calm and tame horses by her mere presence.
In her final days of freedom, under the leadership of Geronimo, she rode like the wind through the mountainous regions of
January 19, 2012- I'm on my way to
Visions of Arizona is currently on view from November 4, 2011 – November 2, 2012 at the Arizona House of Representatives on the 2nd floor.. Viewing hours for the public are Monday through Friday 9am-5pm.
November 1, 2011-Two of my works; "Geronimo & Lozen’s Enemy-Against Ceremony” are being featured in the MY HERO Project, a not-for-profit, project based educational website that works with more than 40,000 classrooms WORLDwide in promoting the discussion of heroism. November 1st begins Native American Heritage month where this site is displaying a collection of art by Native American artists in the MY HERO Gallery. The website boasts visits in numbers exceeding 3Million hits per month.
November 1, 2011- A review panel from the Arizona Commission on the Arts selected “Apacheland” as one of twenty five artworks to be featured in this very special Centennial-year exhibition: Visions of Arizona. The artwork was curated from among a juried pool of 337 submissions originally destined for the Attorney General’s Office Exhibition.
Visions of Arizona will be on view on the 2nd Floor of the House of Representatives alongside legislative leadership offices and conference rooms. Many business leaders, prominent members of the community, and political leaders frequent the second floor. The exhibition provides an opportunity for those attending hearings and meetings at the legislature to become familiar with the work of selected
The exhibition will be featured for one year at the House of Representatives, from November 2011 to November 2012. All artwork labels will acknowledge the artist, and will include their home town, artwork title and a QR* code that links to the Arizona Art Alliance website, where visitors can access information about the exhibiting artists. *A QR Code is a matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), readable by QR scanners, mobile phones with a camera, and smartphones.
In recognition of the Artists distinguished merit, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will co-host a reception at the House of Representatives in early 2012 to celebrate exhibiting artists in the company of State leaders.
June 30, 2011- I was accepted into the Oil Painter's of America organization. Dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in representational art, Oil Painters of America’s primary mission is to advance the cause of traditional, representational fine art by drawing attention to the lasting value of fine drawing, color, composition and the appreciation of light.
Through the national and regional shows, educational programs, scholarships and marketing efforts, OPA has become a leader in the art community and a driving force in the new Renaissance.
April 20, 2011-I Just received a call today to be informed of my acceptance into the Arizona Arts Alliance . I have envisioned becoming a part of this great organization to further my career as an artist. I think there are trememdous opportunities to be had here.
March-2011- I Just completed showing at the long anticipated 53rd Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Market in Phoenix, AZ. I'm glad its over with. Looking forward to what else is in store for me. I have to kick myself for this but I missed the deadline to submit my payment for the 37th Annual Western Art Show & Sale in Prescott, AZ this year. I wasn't paying attention.
February-2011- After submitting my application to the Mesa Art League, I was informed of my acceptance into the League as a participating artist. I am now eligible to submit an application to become a member of the Arizona Arts Alliance, which I've already done. and participate in all their functions in Arizona and abroad.
August-2010- I am working on storyboards for the trailer of a feature film; N'de Apache, due to be released in 2012. The movie will be depicting the life story of Lozen, based on the book "Warrior Woman" by Peter Aleshire. Madrid Films & Entertainment and LionsGate are in the development phase of this production.
August 13, 2010- Collaborating with the Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce my painting “Apache Mother’s Love” was selected to be on a poster publicizing the 27th Annual Apache Day Celebration set for October 16, 2010. The painting depicts the pre-Reservation era when contact with the encroaching foreigners was far and few. The most trusted male guards of the camps accompanied any party of women, to stand guard at a distance and protect them from harm and danger. Nevertheless, danger ever existed for the People. One such incident is the Camp Grant Massacre on Sunday April 30, 1871 where a body of about 150 citizens of
http://www.asu.edu/clas/grandcanyonhistory/history_visualarts_landscapeart.html
This site is one piece of a multi-media public educational project, “Interpreting America’s Historic Places: Nature, Culture, and History at the Grand Canyon,” that includes a digital audio tour, walking tour brochure, and Travelin’ Trunks containing curriculum and classroom materials available to K-20 teachers around the country. The project is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of its “We the People” program. Other funding is provided by Arizona State University’s Institute for Humanities Research, and the non-profit Grand Canyon Association.
Nov 2011 -Nov 2012- Visions of Arizona Art Exhibition,House of Representatives, Phoenix, AZ
Nov 2011- Native American Heritage Month Exhibition- www.myhero.com
July-September 2011- Arizona Art Alliance Cycle 6 Exhibition, Scottsdale, Arizona
August 2011 Oil Painters of America, Associate Online Showcase Competition
May 28,29,30, 2011 37th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale- Prescott, AZ
March 5-6, 2011 53rd Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market,
October 16, 2010 Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce' Apache Jii Celebration- Globe, Arizona
June 19, 2010 Altermann Galleries Western Art Auction- Santa Fe, N M
July 2009 22nd Annual Native American Art Festival- Hon-dah Casino Resort, AZ Featured Artist, 2nd Place in Best of Show
May 2009 35th Annual Western Art Show & Sale- Prescott, AZ
Nov 2008 Mountain Oyster Club 39th Annual Contemporary Western Art Show & Sale- Tucson, AZ
October 2008 Sentimental Journey Exhibition- Globe, AZ
October 2008 25th Annual Apache Day Celebration- Globe, AZ
July 2008 21st Annual Native American Art Festival- Pinetop/Lakeside, AZ Buyer's Choice Award, Artist of the Year Award
Nov 2007- Feb 10, 2008 Native Myths & Legends Exhibition- Phippen Museum, Prescott,AZ- Best of Show
March 2007 49th Annual Heard Museum Indian Fair & Market,
Sept 2006: CVCA Wild West
August 2006 SWAIA Indian Market-Santa Fe, N M- Second Place
March 2006 48th Annual Heard Museum Indian Market,
October 2005 First Annual Sedona Indian Market,
July 2005 CVCA One Man
2005 CVCA Tiny Topography
2005 CVCA Regeneration
2004 21st Annual Apache Day Celebration- Globe, AZ
1997 CVCA Local Color
1996 Arts For The Parks-
1989 White Hills Indian Arts & Crafts-
1978 IAIA Graduate Exhibition-
2009 Native American Art Festival
2008 Native American Olympic Team Foundation
2008 Nature, Culture and History at
2006 Native American Times, Vol. XII Issue X
2005 The Pioneer, Vol. 1 Number 26
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