Juror comment: Overall, very even weave at an impressively small scale. Bottle and choice of color in grass make this a very pleasing piece to look at.
Honorable Mention | Taku Sunrise | Lily Hope
Hoke Designs2020-06-07T13:24:41-08:00Juror comment: A unique and powerful adaptation of the technique to jewelry. An instant classic design made possible by total immersion in life, art, and design. The elegant simplicity is simultaneously ancient and modern. Technically, with the tiny material, they are [...]
Honorable Mention | Taa Daa | Christy Ruby
Hoke Designs2020-06-07T11:19:10-08:00This capelet is made from furs harvested only in Alaska. After the North American Fur Auction went bankrupt, it’s now extremely important to support our pioneer trappers and the skills needed to preserve our local fur art. “Taa Daa” is a [...]
Honorable Mention | Spirit Man | Lee Burkhart
Hoke Designs2020-06-06T19:11:47-08:00“Great special effects! The use of Damascus technique is unusual and innovative and adds a new dimension or layer to the piece.” – Juror Statement
Honorable Mention | T’óos’ Sankeit | James Johnson
Hoke Designs2020-06-06T17:00:56-08:00“There have not been many of these armor shirts made over the past century or two so this one is nice to see. Formline is clean, simple, and elegantly designed, and the painting on hide is very clean.” – Juror Statement [...]