Arts

Growing up in the heart of New Mexico has clearly been an important piece of Justin Yazzie’s identity and, by extension, his art. Yazzie grew up in “Burque” near the Rio Grande River and the intersection of I-40 and I-25.

Kodee Artis grew up on the rez in Iyanbito, New Mexico, watching films like “Lord of the Rings” and “Conan the Barbarian.”

It’s one of the older events, but the emphasis in this year’s fine arts competition at the Navajo Nation Fair is on youth and innovation.

It was clear that something had changed at the Santa Fe Indian Market’s Native Cinema Showcase.

Much to his surprise, Emanuel Webb’s Facebook page blew up last fall when he started posting short homegrown videos of himself telling old-school rez stories.