A third generation Navajo jewelry artist, Aaron Anderson is widely recognized as a master of tufa casting in the Native American jewelry art community. Born and raised in Gallup, New Mexico, where he still lives and practices his craft. Anderson creates some of the most highly valued pieces in the market today. Art collectors as well as fellow artists all around the world seek his pieces for their impressive quality and individuality.
Specializing in the highly regarded technique known as tufa casting, every piece Anderson makes is guaranteed unique and one of a kind. Each cast piece is meticulously hand carved to ensure design quality. The carved tufa blocks used as cast for each jewelry piece can only be used once, making everything Anderson makes completely unique. Even when he does make copies of his original designs, Anderson makes sure to include something that would indicate that the piece is not identical. The artist also insists that his designs are always limited edition.
With a deep understanding of the tufa casting technique, Anderson creates stunning pieces that combine elements from his Christian faith along with some traditional designs from his Native American roots. When asked about stories behind his work, Anderson very graciously said that each piece he works on, does have a strong story behind it. He advises other jewelry artists not to go on telling magnificent tales about their pieces just to sell them, but to let their work speak for themselves. True enough, the quality of each Aaron Anderson piece speaks for Anderson’s strong inclination towards his traditional ideals and his love for the art, which has been part of his life since he was young.
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