06 Oct Oct 12 – Carving the Spirit: A Demonstration with Troy Quimayoasie
From the sacred cottonwood root, a benevolent spirit emerges.
Each cut, curve, and contour reveals something older than the hand that guides it.
For generations, Hopi carvers have shaped cottonwood into messengers of spirit—beings that connect earth and sky, ceremony and story. In that living tradition stands Troy Quimayoasie, an artist whose work honors both the ancestors and the land that sustains them.
Troy’s carvings are more than sculpture; they are conversations—between material and meaning, patience and devotion. Every form carries breath, every surface remembers touch. His process invites us to witness not only the making of an object, but the continuation of a lineage.
This demonstration and discussion open a window into the quiet discipline behind Hopi carving: respect, repetition, and the rhythm of knowing when to stop. Watching Troy work reminds us that art is not created in haste—it is revealed by attention.
Join us for an afternoon at the Taawaki Inn as Troy shares his craft, speaks about the cultural roots of his practice, and offers a rare glimpse into the spirit of Hopi artistry.
An experience in stillness, tradition, and the living pulse of the cottonwood.
