The Weavings of D.Y. Begay

Launching the 40th anniversary celebrations of the C.N. Gorman Museum are the exquisite tapestries created by award-winning artist D.Y. Begay. The fourth-generation weaver creates her works with a unique blend of traditional weaving techniques and contemporary design by capturing the changing light, silhouettes and colors of her homestead in Tselani, Arizona.  

As McLerran attests, Begay's art is "firmly rooted in her land of origin as well as the centuries-old traditional practices and beliefs of her Navajo ancestors. Yet, at the same time, her work participates in a complex and vital contemporary dialogue regarding the links between bio-cultural diversity and indigenous people worldwide."

We are honored to exhibit her works in this solo-exhibition and are grateful to the artist, private collectors, our sponsors and museum members who made it possible.
 

Artist Reception
February 12 @ 4pm - CN Gorman Museum

Artist Lecture
February 12 @ 4:30pm - 2 Wellman Hall

The 32-page catalogue features all 18 works in the exhibition and includes an essay by Jennifer McLerran alongside the artist's commentary.  Purchase the catalogue for $14.95 from our shop.