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Helen Smoker Martin Biography:
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Age
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36
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Committed
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| Children |
2
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| Religion |
It's All Good |
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| Education |
Undergraduate Degree |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Painting, obviously...beadwork, porcupine quillwork, pow wows, music, tattoo art, tribal politics... |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Pop Art - (1958 - 1975)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Too many to name...
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| Favorite Work of Art |
All of them in their own way...
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
The culture of my daughter and myself. We are Eastern Band Cherokee, and we have a long, strong history and tradition to draw from. We both come from a long line of artists, and we do art to honor them and to bring honor to our family.
The porcupine quillwork I do is inspired by the love of my life, Brad, who taught me how to keep this nearly lost art going. It is what brought us together. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
Like I had a choice...I didn't become, I AM. I love everything about my art, the process, the journey, the frustration. Whoever said art was relaxing has never put their heart and soul on the canvas.
I have a quilled piece in the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, I have participated in the Downtown Cherokee Arts Project with the fruits of my labor on display in front of the Welcome/Visitors Center in downtown Cherokee.
I have an active artist's blog at myspace.com/helensmokermartin, as well as additional photos of my work. Please take the time to visit me there! |
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