Roxanne Swentzell

Sculptor, Roxanne Swentzell (Santa Clara Pueblo) turned to art as a form of communication at a young age. Her works speak to her experiences in life and the different roles she takes on as a Native American, a woman, a wife and so on. Other important influences came from her family including her mother, Rita Swentzell, a potter

In sculpting the human figure Swentzell has found a way to communicate with people that reflect her own emotions but also break down barriers so that everyone can understand and feel involved in the conversation her work evokes. Her figures take on a powerful essence to pull you in.

Generation Tower (pictured at right) is a fine example of how Swentzell blends tradition and innovation to create work that appeals to us because we can relate to it. The figures portray an emotional depth all their own, but also work together to bring the eye up and around the piece from the bottom of the structure to the teddy bear at the top. Stop by the gallery soon to see Swentzell’s work for yourself!