Everlasting Beauty: The World of Charles Loloma & Sonwai

We are pleased to present an unprecedented selection of work by legendary artist Charles Loloma. One of the most admired and collected Native artists of the 20th century, Loloma was a true visionary who challenged conventional notions of Native American art. His close relationship with fashion designer Lloyd Kiva New led to his first shop, a friendship with Frank Lloyd Wright and eventually being founding faculty at the Institute of American Indian Art in Santa Fe, NM.

Through his use of unusual and unexpected materials, and his wildly innovative design, Charles rose to international fame and remains highly collectable. While much of his work was abstract, he also drew inspiration from his deep dedication to ritual life at Hopi.
From an early age, his niece Verma Nequatewa began working with him, first as his apprentice and then later as his stonecutter. Charles Loloma’s artistic legacy of creativity and beauty is continued with Verma’s own singular creations as Sonwai.