Immerse yourself in the original Western Art as we honor the 103rd year of SWAIA’s Indian Market with a celebration of indigenous creativity.
Discover breathtaking works from renowned Native American artists and jewelers, including the evocative paintings of Nocona Burgess (Comanche) and Isaiah Stewart (Lakota/Mohawk), the extraordinary sculptures of Greyshoes (Santa Clara/White Mountain Apache), and Ed Natiya (Diné).
This open house is a rare opportunity to experience and acquire some of the finest indigenous art brought together under one roof. Join us and be part of the celebration honoring the rich heritage, artistry, and timeless beauty of Native culture.
NocoNa Burgess
Nocona Burgess (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) creates bold, contemporary portraits of Indigenous men and women from tribal Nations across North America. Drawing on meticulous research, firsthand knowledge, and vibrant color palettes, Burgess pairs crisp facial details with traditional regalia to explore the identity, history, and cultural narratives of each subject—challenging outdated perceptions of Native people and reframing Native American portraiture for a modern era.
A descendant of Comanche leader Chief Quanah Parker and the son of a former tribal chief, Burgess grew up surrounded by art—from his father’s drawings and paintings to his grandmothers’ quilts and beadwork. He earned a BFA from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and an MA in Art Education from the University of New Mexico, focusing on the evolution of traditional Native art into contemporary expressions.
Working with vivid pigments against dark backgrounds, Burgess employs a signature “painting outward” technique that creates striking contrast and depth. His work is both a personal tribute to his ancestors and an educational dialogue between past and present.
Burgess has exhibited widely in the U.S. and internationally, including in Australia, England, South Africa, and Sweden. His paintings are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (Santa Fe), the Bristol Museum, and the American Museum in Bath, among others.
NocoNa Burgess
NocoNa Burgess
Binaset in Hoop 24" x 18" Acrylic
NocoNa Burgess
Quanah Parker
72" x 48" Acrylic
NocoNa Burgess
Quanah in Eagle Bonnet
24" x 18" Acrylic
NocoNa Burgess
Binaset
8" x 8" Acrylic
Two Hatchet
8" x 8" Acrylic
NocoNa Burgess
Two Bulls 8" x 8" Acrylic
Nami
8" x 8" Acrylic
Shoshone 1897
48" x 36" Acrylic
NocoNa Burgess
Kiowa 1898 (Two Hatchet, Sun Boy, Running Deer)
60" x 48" Acrylic
NocoNa Burgess
Kicks Iron 24" x 18" Acrylic
Six 1897
24" x 18" Acrylic
Comanche Chiefs 1890 (Quanah, Gouache)
48" x 36" Acrylic
greyshoes
Greyshoes (Upton Ethelbah Jr.) is an acclaimed sculptor whose contemporary, stylized works capture the movement, grace, and spirit of Native American ceremonial dances and regalia.
Of Santa Clara Pueblo and White Mountain Apache heritage, Greyshoes draws inspiration from Apache Crown Dancers, Pueblo Corn and Buffalo Dancers, Matachines, sacred animals, and “essentialized” medicine bears.
Working exclusively in stone—marble, limestone, alabaster, and onyx—he carves one-of-akind originals, some of which are cast in limited-edition bronzes with distinctive patinas. His work has earned numerous top honors, including multiple 1st Place awards from the Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum Indian Fair, Autry Museum Masters of the American West, and the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture’s Native Treasures Art Market.
A U.S. veteran, Greyshoes holds a B.S. from the University of New Mexico, is a graduate of the Poeh Arts Center sculpture program, and was mentored by master sculptors including Evelyn Fredericks, Clifford Fragua, and George Rivera. He served as Chairman of the Board for the Southwest Association for Indian Arts (2002–2003) and, in 2024, unveiled a 20foot public art installation, Pueblo Matriarch, at the 12th Street and Menaul roundabout in Albuquerque.
greyshoes
Matachina, #AP1
26" x 12" x 7"
Bronze ed. of 30
The Blessing II
17" x 7" x 4" Bronze ed. of 30
greyshoes
Apache Crown Dancer
35" x 15" x 8"
Bronze ed. of 12
Corn Dancer, #AP5
19" x 15" x 6"
Bronze ed. of 30
greyshoes
Santa Clara Pueblo Ran Dancers
38" x 27" x 10"
Portuguese Marble
Popovi
30" x 5" x 5"
Limestone & Feathers on Limestone Base
ed Natiya
Ed Natiya (Navajo) is an acclaimed sculptor whose work reflects a deep connection to his heritage and people. His Navajo name, Natiya—meaning “everywhere; all over; at once”— was passed down from his grandfather, Harding Natiya Negale, a Navajo Code Talker in WWII. His lineage includes medicine people, respected leaders, and even one of the last four Navajo chiefs before the Long Walk.
Born in 1972, Natiya discovered his talent early, learning pottery and figurative art from his mother, Mary “Ah-so-bah” Saxon, an accomplished Navajo potter. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico and built his career while working to support his family, sculpting late into the night.
Today, Natiya works full-time from his Albuquerque studio, creating clay and bronze sculptures that capture the spirit, wisdom, and resilience of Native people. His award-winning works are exhibited in galleries, museums, and universities nationwide. Through each piece, Natiya seeks to preserve the stories, values, and beauty of his culture for future generations.
ed Natiya
ed Natiya
To Touch the Sky
32.5" x 24" x 10" Bronze ed. of 15
ed Natiya
Along for the Ride
11.5" x 6.5" x 12"
Bronze ed. of 35
large precast offering
ed Natiya
Where the Wild Ones Go
24" x 11.5" x 5.5"
Bronze ed. of 12
ed Natiya
Silent Hunter
17" x 17" x 16" Bronze ed. of 15
ed Natiya
Shared Memories
27" x 17" x 12"
Bronze ed. of 15
ed Natiya
Leader of the Pack
30" x 5.5" x 3.5"
Bronze ed. of 20
isaiah stewart
Isaiah Tasunke Wamniomni Luta (Red Whirlwind Horse) Stewart, is a Lakota/Mohawk artist. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Kansas. He has been an artist his whole life from the influence of his artist parents. Isaiah is most notably known for taking traditional Lakota culture, combined with the influence of Cowboy life after Indian Reservations were established.
Isaiah owns his own horses and practices natural horsemanship that inspires his artwork. Horses are family members that are revered to plains mode of survival.
Creating works through painting, drawing, and graphic design, allows Isaiah to share his gifts and understanding of western & native culture.
isaiah stewart
isaiah stewart
“A smoke break calls to reflection for a man that gives to his community. Spending time in reflection and close to his maker for guidance of himself and others.”
Red Rider Smoking
12" x 12" Oil
isaiah stewart
“Vision on spiritual meaning of colors and the four legged nations are significant to once walk with the creator. The man is in prayer sitting with his pipe, backdropped by a painted Elk on his tipi. The Elk Dreamers are men with a particular leadership of a Bull. Their medicine revolves around strength and love for their family.”
