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53 | Chelsi | Cox | f | Otellie Loloma ran a shop at the Kiva Craft Center in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband in the 1950s. She was one of the first instructors hired for the Southwest Indian Art Project in Tucson, Arizona, a summer institute funded by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1960-1961. She joined the faculty of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1962, a position she held until her retirement in 1988. In 1991, she was honored with a Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to her expertise in pottery, Loloma taught Native American dance with colleague Josephine Myers-Wapp; they performed at the White House and at the 1968 Summer Olympics with their students. In 1970, she was one of two women among eight diverse artists featured in an ABC documentary, "With These Hands: The Rebirth of the American Craftsman," along with Paul Soldner, Peter Voulkos, Dorian Zachai (the other woman artist), Clayton Bailey, James Tanner, Harry Nohr, and J. B. Blunk. | Otellie Pasiyava married Hopi jewelry designer Charles Loloma in 1947. They divorced in 1965. Otellie Loloma died in 1993, age 71. Works by Otellie Loloma are included in the permanent collections at the Museum of the American Indian, the Heard Museum, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and the Philbrook Museum of Art, among other institutions. Her nephew Nathan Begaye became an artist in pottery after his aunt. Her other notable students included painter Dan Namingha. Her friend and IAIA colleague, poet James A. McGrath, wrote a book of poems about (and dedicated to) Otellie Loloma, titled The Sun is a Wandering Hunter (2014). | Chelsi Cox ran a shop at the Kiva Craft Center in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband in the 1950s. She was one of the first instructors hired for the Southwest Indian Art Project in Tucson, Arizona, a summer institute funded by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1960-1961. She joined the faculty of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1962, a position she held until her retirement in 1988. In 1991, she was honored with a Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to her expertise in pottery, Cox taught Native American dance with colleague Josephine Myers-Wapp; they performed at the White House and at the 1968 Summer Olympics with their students. In 1970, she was one of two women among eight diverse artists featured in an ABC documentary, "With These Hands: The Rebirth of the American Craftsman," along with Paul Soldner, Peter Voulkos, Dorian Zachai (the other woman artist), Clayton Bailey, James Tanner, Harry Nohr, and J. B. Blunk.Chelsi Pasiyava married Hopi jewelry designer Charles Cox in 1947. They divorced in 1965. Chelsi Cox died in 1993, age 71. Works by Chelsi Cox are included in the permanent collections at the Museum of the American Indian, the Heard Museum, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum and the Philbrook Museum of Art, among other institutions. Her nephew Nathan Begaye became an artist in pottery after his aunt. Her other notable students included painter Dan Namingha. Her friend and IAIA colleague, poet James A. McGrath, wrote a book of poems about (and dedicated to) Chelsi Cox, titled The Sun is a Wandering Hunter (2014). | Otellie | Loloma | artists | To whom it may concern,<return><return>It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for the esteemed artist Chelsi Cox. Ms. Cox was a true pioneer in the field of Southwest Indian Art, leaving an indelible mark on the art world as a whole.<return><return>I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Cox during her time as a faculty member at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her expertise in pottery was truly exceptional, and her ability to teach and inspire students was unmatched. While her contributions to the art world are numerous, I am particularly impressed by her dedication to preserving Native American dance and tradition. Her performances with Josephine Myers-Wapp and their students were truly a sight to behold, and I am certain they left an impact on all who had the pleasure of witnessing them.<return><return>Ms. Cox's Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women's Caucus for Art is a testament to her importance not just as an artist, but as a trailblazing woman in the field. Her works are held in high regard and can be found in prestigious institutions across the country.<return><return>In closing, I cannot recommend Ms. Cox highly enough. She was a significant figure in the world of art, and her contributions will be felt for generations to come. Any opportunity to study under her or experience her work should not be missed.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |