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Native American Author, Artist to Speak on 'Poetry, Art and Myth'
10/7/2009
AURORA, Ill. — Native American author and artist Ramson Lomatawama will explore "Poetry, Art and Myth: Directions Old and New in Hopi Culture" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Aurora University.
The program is free to the public in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures in Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place in Aurora.
Lomatawama, of Hoatvela, Ariz., was raised on a Hopi reservation. His upbringing is reflected in his poetry, jewelry, stained glass and blown glass creations. The artist handcarves kachina dolls from cottonwood using a stone tool. Additionally, he uses natural pigments in his paintings.
He is also a consultant in creative writing, glass art and cultural anthropology.
Lomatawama will read from his poetry books, "Silent Winds: Poetry of One Hopi," "Ascending the Reed" and "Drifting Through Ancestor's Dreams."
Call (630) 844-7844 for more information.
