A Legacy Forged in Silver and Stone: The Gaussoin Brothers David Gaussoin and Wayne Nez Gaussoin represent a compelling continuation of a rich artistic lineage deeply rooted in the landscapes and traditions of the American Southwest. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1964 (David) and 1982 (Wayne), these brothers are members of both the Pueblo of Picuris and the Navajo Nation—a dual heritage that profoundly shapes their creative vision. Their story isn’t simply one of artistic talent; it's a narrative of cultural preservation, innovative expression, and a determined revitalization of Native Am…
A chart of david gaussoin, wayne nez gaussoin's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
