Artist Info
Lomayumtewa K. Ishii
The School for Advanced Research is pleased to welcome Lomayumtewa K. Ishii as the 2016 Rollin and Mary Ella King Native Artist Fellow. A member of the Rabbit-Tobacco clan, Ishii comes from a traditional Hopi family, observing ceremonies, learning the history, songs, kachina dancing, and the symbols and designs of the Hopi World. As a young man, he is expected to begin his obligations to the clan and tribe. His art is a reflection of this stage of his life, both as a Hopi and a twenty-first century Native American.
Ishii comments: “I feel that my art is an extension of being Hopi. The symbols, designs, colors, and my motivation for my art has been the reflection of my life thus far. I feel that I am ready to explore sources for inspiration, creative input, and more focused time to create my art.”
Ishii came to SAR with the support of his immediate family and extended clan relations, especially his “tahas” (maternal uncles) because he has begun to accept responsibilities in his culture, the most important being participating in ceremonies and growing corn in his field.
