The Pueblo Modernism of Velino Shije Herrera

Velino Shije Herrera (Ma Pe Wi), Design, Tree and Birds, c. 1930, watercolor on paper, 25.25 x 17.75 inches (Newark Museum of Art, Gift of Amelia Elizabeth White, 1937, 37.216)
A conversation with Dr. Adriana Greci Green and Dr. Beth Harris
A Seeing America video

[@Sasha0927]

My first thought was, "Oh my gosh, how pretty!" I was thinking the other day about how the colors red, white, and black resonate with me for some strange reason and here it is. It really is a striking combination. I love the various stylized birds and use of geometric shapes throughout - it's so different. The more I see pieces like this, the more convinced I am that there's no excuse for me not to have a beautifully decorated space that inspires me.

[@andiemorgan961]

Another delicious piece of illuminating information. Thank you. 🙂

[@c7261]

What a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing the artwork and giving some detailed context. It's great to be edified about cultural items I'm completely ignorant of. Really enjoying these inspirational videos 👍

[@nicolaspoblete2087]

Fantastic!

[@richardtyree9384]

Beautiful ❤

[@Orionsbell]

Beautiful piece thank you for the education.

[@dziban303]

Beautiful piece