“This letter serves as an endorsement of the mural artwork of (name withheld). (Name withheld) mastery of conveying native symbols and meaning in striking detail and visually impactful style represents an exciting way to bridge contemporary expression with past imagery seen in ancient petroglyph’s, kiva murals, and pottery designs. (Name withheld) work can be seen in public areas, on walls of businesses and other urban settings, and in secluded out-of-the-way locations such as bridge underpasses. Whether meant to be seen in grand scale or left for the intrepid explorer to encounter in a private moment of discovery, his passion for expressing the essence of symbolism is ever-present. The notion of creating art for the sake of beauty as a self-less act for the cultural enrichment of others is at the heart of these mural works.
Matthew H. Schmader, PhD.
Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Department of Anthropology, University of New Mexico”