5 Breakthrough Artists Who Are Making Contemporary Native American and Indigenous Public Art

Here are 5 contemporary Native artists who create public art that reflects their heritage.

Andrea Wilbur-Sigo

Squaxin Island artistAndrea Wilbur-Sigois breaking barriers as a female carver.

Despite this obstacle, Wilbur-Sigo became a master of Coast Salish art.

“You Can’t Take It With You….” (detail) by Nani Chacon

She seeks to push the boundaries of Native American art by creating thought-provoking work.

Nora Naranjo-Morse

Artist and poetNora Naranjo-Morseworks in several mediums but is most well-known for her metal sculptures.

In 2013, she createdGuardians, a set of three abstract steel sculptures.

Photo: Nani Chacon

These pieces are located in Albuquerque’s Altura Park, looming over the environment with their imposing structures.

Jaque Fragua

Indigenous artistJaque Fraguagrew up in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.

He connects traditional Native American design with current trends throughgraffiti, mural art, and sculpture.

Fragua painted a warrior on horseback next to the words, Decolonize and Chill.