Navajo Sand Painter in Window Rock Market in along a market lane in Window Rock

Navajo Sand Painter in Window Rock Market

by Rhonda Mercado

Molten evening light spills across a Navajo sand painter working along a Window Rock market lane. The artist, seen from behind, guides colored sands into a precise healing ceremony design on the cold ground. A thin layer of frost rests on the hem of their dark coat and the edges of the sand piles, glistening in the low sun. The design features traditional geometric patterns in red, yellow, and white, contrasting sharply with the grey pavement. Beside the workspace, market stalls stand closed for the evening, their metal frames catching the honeyed glow. The artist's hands move steadily, creating a circle of color that breaks the monotony of the frost-covered street. One grain of yellow sand rests on the tip of the artist's finger.

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Navajo sand painting Window Rock healing ceremony frost evening light market lane cultural tradition
Camera Sony a7CR*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7CR photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 22mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 800
Film processed in Lightroom
Location along a market lane in Window Rock
Date 2023-04-05
Credit VEETER
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