bio
Corey Garcia was given the traditional name, Yayuweh, of the Sun and Red Corn Clans from the Pueblo of Acoma. His mother's family, come from a long line of artisans and potters, while his father's family were masons with US military backgrounds. Both sides of his family are active in the traditional/public affairs of the pueblo community.
Corey's mother encouraged him to draw and paint from an early age, and well into high school. Years later, he entered the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) where he majored in 2-dimentional design (AFA, 2005) and museum studies.
In 2005, Corey had the wonderful opportunity to intern at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) in New York City, working in the Education Department and the Costume Institute. While an intern, he had the good fortune to have mentors, Lloyd Oxendine and Gail and Murray Bruce.
Currently, Corey is an on-going student who works and lives in the City Different. His current venture into clothing and retro style aprons with friend, Seth Browder, is a small growing business with repeat clients from across the US. House of Sandol began in 2011 and has grown rapidly to include handmade blankets, various kitchen items, men's ties and handkerchiefs with plans to add much more in the coming year.
Corey's list of collectors continues to grow and his knowledge and training in the museum field and gallery operations is ongoing.
exhibitions
2012
"Alumni Alumnus," Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Lumen: Institute of American Indian Arts, Student, Faculty and Alumni Show," Red Dot Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2011
"Balance: Identity Through Holistic Self-Expression," Rouge Cat, Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Follow the Rainbow," Eggman and Walrus Art Emporium, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2010
"Winter Show and Sale," Ahalenia Studios, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2009
"Sweat: Native American Provocative," Maxx's, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2008
"The Winter Show," Primitive Edge Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2007
"The End of What Trail...?," Primitive Edge Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2006
"Codified Subversion: Systematic Re-evolution," Primitive Edge Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2005
"The Honor Show," Institute of American Indian Arts Museum, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2004
"Self as Subject," Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico
commissions
2009
Mural in Hotel Guest Suite, La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Corey's mother encouraged him to draw and paint from an early age, and well into high school. Years later, he entered the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) where he majored in 2-dimentional design (AFA, 2005) and museum studies.
In 2005, Corey had the wonderful opportunity to intern at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) in New York City, working in the Education Department and the Costume Institute. While an intern, he had the good fortune to have mentors, Lloyd Oxendine and Gail and Murray Bruce.
Currently, Corey is an on-going student who works and lives in the City Different. His current venture into clothing and retro style aprons with friend, Seth Browder, is a small growing business with repeat clients from across the US. House of Sandol began in 2011 and has grown rapidly to include handmade blankets, various kitchen items, men's ties and handkerchiefs with plans to add much more in the coming year.
Corey's list of collectors continues to grow and his knowledge and training in the museum field and gallery operations is ongoing.
exhibitions
2012
"Alumni Alumnus," Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Lumen: Institute of American Indian Arts, Student, Faculty and Alumni Show," Red Dot Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2011
"Balance: Identity Through Holistic Self-Expression," Rouge Cat, Santa Fe, New Mexico
"Follow the Rainbow," Eggman and Walrus Art Emporium, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2010
"Winter Show and Sale," Ahalenia Studios, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2009
"Sweat: Native American Provocative," Maxx's, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2008
"The Winter Show," Primitive Edge Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2007
"The End of What Trail...?," Primitive Edge Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2006
"Codified Subversion: Systematic Re-evolution," Primitive Edge Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2005
"The Honor Show," Institute of American Indian Arts Museum, Santa Fe, New Mexico
2004
"Self as Subject," Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico
commissions
2009
Mural in Hotel Guest Suite, La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico
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