.Artist Bio:
Lisa Patencio|Koyukon Athabascan was born in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is a Doyon Limited shareholder and an enrolled member of the Native Village of Ruby. Lisa was raised in Yakima, Wa. Lisa comes from a long ancient line of female makers. Her mother Louise White, quilted, sewed traditional parkas, knitted, crocheted and beaded. Lisa raised four children and is married to Moraino Patencio, an Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Member. She became a self taught contemporary artist with works in galleries and museum exhibitions. She returned to school at the age of 55. After earning an Anthropology degree, Lisa began her studies at the Institute of American Indian Art and plans on graduating in the Fall of 2024 with a B.F.A. in Studio Arts. |
Artist Statement:
My current body of work is jewelry which incorporates beadwork I learned from my Athabascan mother. The beads I use are a combination of vintage Czech glass beads, micro beads and contemporary beads. Extensive research on Athabascan beadwork history is reflected in my style, color and form. I incorporate metal smithing techniques to create one of a kind pieces.
My current body of work is jewelry which incorporates beadwork I learned from my Athabascan mother. The beads I use are a combination of vintage Czech glass beads, micro beads and contemporary beads. Extensive research on Athabascan beadwork history is reflected in my style, color and form. I incorporate metal smithing techniques to create one of a kind pieces.