About Fourth World Design

Gerald grew up in the Hopi village of Munqapi and the Cherokee woods of Oklahoma. He is an enrolled member of the Hopi tribe. Through his artwork, he hopes to share his cultures, educate the public about the rich heritage of native nations and promote a greater understanding of the native world. Dawavendewa's artwork is found in public and private collections, including a children's book entitled "The Butterfly Dance," in which Gerald is Author and Illustrator. He is currently finishing a new book titled "Taawa Codex," containing new artwork highlighting ancient views of the cosmos. In 1994 in partnership with NASA and the University of Arizona, Gerald was honored to create artwork depicting the Hopi cosmos placed aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-59). "My influences, that is reflected in my art, I have always looked toward my cultures and traditions as inspiration. I am always interested in exploring the directions that native art can take. Still, I am always aware of the root of native art. I have maintained that respect for it in my interpretations from these ancient and continuing imageries." Fourth World Design is an indigenous-owned and operated business highlighting the work of Gerald Dawavendewa. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us. Kwa Kwa, Wado, Thank you.Read their story