Fowler 4 Corners Art

Original stone carvings, paintings, and beadwork

" I have lived in the 4 Corners region all of my life, traveling between Shiprock, New Mexico and Durango, Colorado . I am Dine (Navajo) and Anglo. My clans are Na'ashteezhi Dine Tachiini, Bilaagaana bahshishchiin . I began carving stone in the early 1980's, in a High School art workshop taught by sculptor, Oreland Joe. I find Alabaster to be a preferred medium due to its varied patterns and colors and its ability to be carved  more easily. Many of my carvings have Mother and Child themes and Bears are also a favorite subject of mine. I was first taught to bead by my Aunt when I was about 15 yrs old. I love to create my own jewelry and  that love has blossomed into creating jewelry for others. Over the years, I have won ribbons and have participated mainly in the Santa Fe Indian Market, the Heard Indian Fair and Market,  and the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials. At stages in my life, carving has taken a backseat to raising four boys and to my work in the public schools system. During the Pandemic, I began carving
again for healing after the passing of my husband, Navajo Artist James King in 2019. When I am carving, I feel connected to Earth and all life, spirit and celestial life also. It brings peace and healing amidst all that is going on in the world. I am forever grateful to be able to express myself in this way  and I hope you may find beauty and healing in my pieces as I do. Ahe'hee' ..thank you."