Quintin Quam
Quintin Quam
Zuni, born 1962
but now calls Albuquerque his home. Quam learned the "Art of Zuni
Mosaic" back in 1981 by well-known Zuni artisans "Sammy & Ester
Guardian." This husband & wife team took Quintin under their wing &
taught the younger artist the ropes of mosaic art.
A previous painter, Quintin traded out the tubes of color, brushes &
canvas, to now working with our earth's naturally produced colors for
his subjects. Quintin's picturesque pieces are made where he cuts each
one of these small colorful stones (or shell) by hand & then intricately
laying them 'flush' into the sterling. All the feather detailing &
everything else to create a more ‘realistic image’, is further created by
the hands of Quintin.
Quintin has become a highly reputable artist that is very much sought
after for his mosaic inlay work and whose work is in high demand.
Source: Plata de Santa Fe Jewelry website
Person TypeIndividual
American, 1861 - 1944
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