Ancient One
Creatures of the Earth
Deer in Winter
Running Horses
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 Rodriguez
is an award-winning artist from Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico.
His designs are manufactured by Relios, a non-native New Mexico
based company. He attended the Institute of American Indian
Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he was fortunate
to study sculpture under the tutelage of the late Allen Houser.
Andrew complete his Bachelor of Fine Arts, "With Distinction"
from the University of New Mexico. Andrew finds his strongest
inspriation from the spiritual aspects of his pueblo's dance,
religion and beliefs.
Andrew's work is featured in prestigious galleries, museums
and private collections. He was invited to participate in
the United States "Art in the Embassies" program, and is published
in prominent books and magazines on Native American art. He
was the featured 2000/2001 New Mexico Artist on Home and Garden
TV. Andrew's work has earned numerous awards at the Santa
Fe Indian Market, the Heard Museum Exhibit and the New Mexico
State Fair, including the prestigious "Best of Show" and "Fellowship"
awards.
Andrew's positive spirit and kind personality are captured
in the movement and expressions of each of his sculptures.
"I have always attempted to convey a strong essence in my
sculpture, whether the protrayal was spiritual mystery or
embraced the whimsical. I want my sculpture to touch the viewer
and allow them to participate in finishing the artistic statement.
Establishing the sculpture into jewelry allows these essences
to be worn and become uniquely associated with each individual."
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