Star York sculptures
Sedona, Arizona: Goldenstein Gallery continues their tradition of featuring internationally renowned, contemporary Native American and Western Artists this October and November. This show represents the quintessential Indian and Western cultures. It is deeply rooted in tradition yet flourishes with new styles by artists that go beyond tradition to capture the imaginations of today.
Among the stars of this special show are David DeVary, known for his "Cowboys & Cowgirls with Attitude." Upton Ethelbah (Greyshoes) is the recent winner of the Best of Show in Bronze Sculpture. Star York was chosen as one of the 30 most influential artists by Southwest Art Magazine. Her collaborative sculptural work with husband Jeff Brock will also be featured. Noted Acoma Pueblo potter Adrian Trujillo will feature some astounding hand coiled pots.
The attitude in David DeVary's paintings comes from the cowboys and cowgirls he's met. Early on he would photograph the rodeos for inspiration. DeVary realized the Western cowboy and cowgirl are American icons and paints them as such, using gold, silver, and copper leaf, much like the icon painters of old. The contemporary work captures the values of the West with interest, beauty, and sense of good being.
Star York's body of work reflects the cultural diversity and history of the Southwest, native wildlife, and mysteries of ancient sacred sites. Her collaborative work with husband, Jeff Brock, is also being featured. His stunning jewelry, known as Soul Stones, inspires and reflects the beauty of the earth. The special relationship of these talented artists, a marriage of bronze and stone, is reflected in the embrace of the two media. Each piece is a one of a kind collaboration placed in motion and embellished, often by the stones Brock gathers on horseback from the backcountry of New Mexico.
Upton Ethelbah (Greyshoes) is the 2006 winner of the Best of Show in Bronze Sculpture and two First Place Blue Ribbons in Bronze Sculpture at Santa Fe's Indian Market. "Uppie" is Santa Clara Pueblo on his mother's side and White Mountain Apache on his father's. His stone and bronze sculptures dance through the gallery, twirling on their stands, like stylized dancers inspired by feast day rituals and the joy of pueblo life.
A strong fine art presence, Goldenstein Gallery, is deeply rooted in the West and has a lifelong understanding and love for the artists of the Southwest. They have been representing internationally recognized local and regional artists from many traditions for years. The Gallery received an award for Entrepreneurial Excellence in 2006.
Located at 390 North Highway 89A in Uptown Sedona, parking is available behind the gallery. The gallery is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
For more information, visit www.GoldensteinArt.com where you can also sign up for the gallery's Art E-Zine or call them at 928-204-1765.
Article courtesy of Mindy Mendelsohn.
