Oral history interview with Timothy Tate Nevaquaya

Title

Oral history interview with Timothy Tate Nevaquaya

Narrator

Nevaquaya, Timothy Tate, 1966-

Description

Timothy Tate Nevaquaya, a professional artist, talks about his childhood and the influence of his father, Doc Tate Nevaquaya, on his artwork. He explains how he decided to pursue art as a career and how his style developed and changed from the traditional style of his father. He describes his creative process, artistic style, and his foundation in traditional native art. He mentions some of the people who have been very influential to him and his work throughout his career. He also comments on his goals for the future and acknowledges the importance of flute music and flute making in his life.

Interviewer

Little Thunder, Julie Pearson

Keyword

Oklahoma Native artists; Comanche heritage; Choctaw heritage; Creative process

Subject

Indians of North America; Artists; Interviews; Painting; Flute makers; Families; Native American flute music

Spatial

Apache, Oklahoma

Citation of material

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program-Oklahoma State University

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