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Artist Statement: "The artist invents a tradition. The Craftsman maintains and preserves the tradition. This definition shields against any criticism a “contemporary” Native artist may face when compared to a “traditional” craftsman artist. I view myself as a contemporary traditionalist, creating works in the “now” branching from traditional art forms. The Future will protect my work if it “feeds” others, inspires others. Artists will take it up and create new works, a synthesis, a new form for the future. If my work creates no inspiration and impetus for others, then the work is “dead” and shall be forgotten.

The work is a reflection of my internal world where a part of me has “stepped into a light”, one that may be colorful and bright----and on rare occasion, dark. I delight in the discoveries and perspective; exploring new ways of seeing the present world, always at the threshold of the future, while acknowledging the “traditional” foundation from where I come." -- Clarissa Hudson

Clarissa Hudson
PO Box 2709 
Pagosa Springs, CO  81147  USA
970-264-2491

Clarissa Hudson
P.O. Box 21453
Juneau, Alaska 99802 USA