Damian Jim

Damian Jim is a Diné (Navajo) artist.[1] He is known for his design work on traditional woven baskets, in addition to digital art, photography, and work with acrylic, oil, and ink.[2] He co-founded and manages the only indigenous art gallery in Phoenix, Arizona.[2][3]

Education

Damian Jim received training in graphic design from the Al Collins Graphic Design School. He also has a BA in Computer Information Systems.[4]

Art Career

Jim is well known for his work as a basket design. He began this work by sketching symbols from Navajo legend, editing the image with a computer, and discussing the design with weavers for their input.[5] His first job was with the Twin Rocks Trading Post in Utah, where his designs were used by leading Navajo weavers and helped revive Navajo basketry.[4][6] His designs were also used by rug weavers and jewelers.[7]

In addition to this work, he uses pop-culture references, surrealism, and street art aesthetics, incorporating retellings of indigenous mythology, in work with acrylic, oil, and ink on canvas and paper.[8]

Publishing

Damian Jim helped create Ziindi: Indigenous Art Zine in 2011.[9][2]

Awards
  • Best Artist of the Year, Flagstaff, AZ (1992)[10]
  • People's Choice, Sedona Fine Arts Festival (1992)[10]
  • First Place, Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum Exhibition (1998)[10]
  • First Place, 2D/Prints and Honorable Mention, 2D/Mixed Medium, Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market (2021)

References
  1. Xicoinc (2012-01-28). "Artist Interview: Damian Jim". Xico arte y cultura. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  2. "Damian Jim | NHMU Baskets". Natural History Museum of Utah. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  3. "Damian Jim". Kryptic Leaf LLC. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  4. "Who is Damian Jim?". 1Spot Gallery. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  5. "Arizona Highways, November 1997". azmemory.azlibrary.gov. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  6. "Traditional art made new in Utah Navajos' baskets". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  7. "Damian Jim – the creative genius". Byting Willows. 2014-10-11. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  8. Abatemarco, Michael. "Reworking Native identity: Artist Damian Jim". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  9. "About". Ziindi. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  10. Artlink's 18th Annual Juried Exhibition Catalog. Phoenix, AZ. 2016. p. 35.
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