Kenneth Johnson Studio

Honored to be at the SWAIA Native Fashion Week Press Cocktail Hour tonight.

Tomorrow I’ll be modeling for Indigenous designer Himikalas Pamela Baker and these pieces are absolutely breathtaking. This is not just fashion. It is ancestral storytelling, artistry, integrity and Indigenous intelligence woven into every detail.

I’m deeply grateful Indigenous fashion from all nations is finally being recognized and respected in the fashion world. These designs carry history, spirit and wisdom.

As an older model, I’m proud to represent presence, intention and the power of embracing every season of a woman’s life.

Beautiful seeing friends tonight including Chef Lois Ellen Frank, actor Gene Brave Rock from Wonder Woman, Dark Winds, and Native American jeweler artist Kenneth Johnson and Cythnia Canyon publisher Trend Magazine.

Tomorrow is going to be extraordinary. 🔥

Join us on both days!

The SWAIA Native Creatives Market is coming to the Anasazi Ballroom at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa — and you won't want to miss it.

This is your chance to meet the makers, hear their stories, and bring home something truly one of a kind — directly from the hands of 24 extraordinary Indigenous artists and designers. Jewelry, fashion, textiles, fine art, and more, all rooted in Native tradition and contemporary vision.

📅 Friday, May 8 · 10 AM – 4 PM
📅 Saturday, May 9 · 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 Anasazi Ballroom · Eldorado Hotel & Spa · Santa Fe, NM
🎟 FREE & open to the public — no ticket required

Come see us:
Oh Kiyo
Copper Canoe Woman
Sage Mountainflower
Beaded Plume
Himikalas Baker
Wampum Moon
Products of My Environment x The Son of Picasso
Penny Singer
Woodland Creations
Cole Forrest Jewelry
Patricia MichaelsPatricia.Michaels.34
Kenneth Johnson Studio
Cody Sanderson
Lauren Good Day
PACHA Indigenous Art Collection x Yana Manta
Morningstar Flower Native Arts, LLC
Dawgsouljah
Brenda's Botanicals Taos
Aonehc Aonehc
Jovanna Poblano Art
Michelle Sisneros
Kyle Lee-Anderson
Frybread Cosmetics
Arla Lucia

Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering Native art for the first time, this is a space where culture comes alive. Come both days. Bring your people.

Excited to debut a new Georgia marble sculpture, “Connection,” this weekend at the 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market at the Heard Museum.

If you’re at the market, come by Booth I-15 to see the new sculpture and check out my latest jewelry and work.

Hope to see you this weekend!

StoneSculpture

I’ll be in Macon, Georgia, this month for the ribbon cutting of Bicentennial Park, a beautiful new public space dedicated to reflection, healing, and connection. The park honors Macon’s Indigenous and industrial roots while looking forward with hope.

It’s been an honor to see my work, ECKE, Mother Ground, become part of this landscape—a reminder of how art can hold memory and help communities see themselves reflected in place.

Ribbon Cutting: November 13 at 5 p.m. EST

Image One: Mike Young

SNAG’s virtual symposium, Tides & Waves, returns September 26–27, celebrating the voices and artistry of Indigenous Peoples across North America.

I’m honored to be moderating the Transforming Tradition session!

This conversation features artists whose work is inspired by historical forms, techniques, and practices reimagined into contemporary expressions.

Together, we’ll explore how tradition continues to shape and inspire the future of Indigenous jewelry and metalsmithing.

Recordings are included with registration: https://snagmetalsmith.org/virtual-symposium/registration/

Who's excited? 😁

Meet Kenneth Johnson (Kenneth Johnson Studio)

✨ Muscogee/Seminole
📍 Booth: LIN W 732

A master of metal in all its forms, Kenneth Johnson (Muscogee (Creek) Nation) blends traditional and modern techniques—from tufa casting to CAD—to craft extraordinary jewelry and sculpture. His works feature Mokume Gane, rare coins, precious metals, and gemstones, creating adornments that bridge time, innovation, and cultural identity.

Explore his collection at LIN W 732.
August 16-17, 2025
In Beautiful Santa Fe, NM

⏱️ 5 Days until !

Sponsored by The Muscogee Nation

SWAIA - Santa Fe Indian Market is almost here and I’m honored to be featured alongside so many incredible artists in this year’s official booth guide!

You’ll find me at LIN W 732 and at special events like the SWAIA Gala, where I’m debuting a one-of-a-kind collaboration with Cody Sanderson and George Rivera.

Mark your map, come say hello, and explore all the creativity and culture this amazing week has to offer.

Official Booth Guide: www.swaia.org/booth-guide