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Guy Nez, Jr.,
The artist, Guy Nez, Jr., Navajo silversmith, was born in White Cone, Arizona in 1946. He attended Santa Fe Junior College on an art scholarship, and later attended Los Angeles Trade Technical College where he studied fine and commercial art. He has won numerous awards for his work. Nez is a versatile artist, working as an award winning silversmith, potter, sculptor and painter.
Nez’s expertise and knowledge of ceremonies and clothing of his people is well illustrated in his paintings. His depiction is true to character. Nez is an outstanding painter.
