ROLAND BEYALE
(Navajo)
Roland Beyale is a Navajo artist and sculptor from Crownpoint, New Mexico, born April 23, 1967. He is a self-taught Sculptor who has spent several years perfecting the details of his sculpting.
His sculptures are representative of Navajo Life and his cultural heritage. His figures are often strong and dramatic, but also have a tender feeling. Roland works primarily in alabaster. Alabaster stone carving has been a Native American tradition for generations. Mined alabaster has been a favorite stone to work with for Native Americans because of its softness and unique colors.
"Inspired by the ways of his Dine' heritage as an Artist, he continues to look for the soul in the stone and upon finding it he only brings out what is already there ..........." His inspiration is from his heritage and he is very involved with the Navajo Tribal Ceremonies. His work has won many awards from Native American Shows, and his work is in collections throughout the country.
