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Ne>Ye, Yvonne Thomas-Miller
Na-Y-Yah, Yvonne, was born in Bellingham,
Washington and carries her Grandmother’s Indian name. She resides on the Lummi Reservation with her daughter Peggy.
Artistic influences came early in her life from her late father GeorgeThomas,Sr.
She graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in 1981 with Associates degrees in 2-D art and Museum Training and The
Evergreen State College in 1984 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in art.
After being diagnosed with a rare eye disease, she painted what she thought was her last painting in 1987.
However, in 1991 Na-Y-Yah met art instructor Susan Symanski who reawakened her creative passion.
During this period she had learned to execute her images into silkscreen print and sculpture.
Conveying her love and respect for nature, her people and spirituality
it resonates in her work through contemporary medium and traditional styles.
“Art is therapy for the heart, mind & spirit speaking through color or images.
Just as smells can evoke memories or hunger, color & touch can stimulate emotions.”
Shows include
- Skagit Valley Historical Museum on March 20, 2007 for a one day showing.
- Southern California Optometry College, Fullerton, California from September 2006-07.
- Crooked Lion Gallery in Lynden, WA, October 2006 with Jewels Durham.
- Orcas Island Art Festival with Lummi Cultural Artists Association in July 2005.
- Orcas Museum from May to December 2006.
- The Boat Show Gallery in Everett, April 2006.
- Whatcom Historical Museum in November 2005.
- Various tribal gatherings, celebrations and shows at Northwest Indian College.
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