Judy Coser is an American Native American artist from the US state of Oklahoma. Known for its elaborate beads work and recreation of traditional clothing and cultural goods, Coser's work has been purchased by Philbrook and Gilcrease museums in Tulsa, OK.
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Born in Lawton, OK, Judy Coser was first attracted by the beads after seeing her grandmother's traditional outfit. His father works as a leather craftsman, and sees him working with his hands throughout his childhood inspired Coser to follow in his footsteps. Coser grew up in Shawnee, OK and took the first bead class at the church summer camp in Wyandotte, OK.
Education
Coser attended semester at St. Gregory University and Oklahoma City University, but eventually graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in political science. While Coser attended the University of Oklahoma, he funded some of his education through beadwork and sewing. Coser then started a master's program at Northeastern State University and then went on to the University of New Mexico. In 1989, Coser married George Coser.
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Important Style and Work
Coser specializes in his beadwork in traditional dress and cultural items. He was one of the first bead artists in Oklahoma to spark an renewal of interest in bandolier bags and collar beads.
Coser first entered his manic work in a competitive event in 1994. One of his first performances he attended was Red Earth. He inserted some beaded cover for a pair of Kickapoo moccasins and was awarded second place. The following year in 1995 he entered the same event and got first place. One of Coser's most famous works is the otterskin leather bag that is currently owned by the Philbrook Museum in Tulsa, OK.
Coser and her husband are also very involved with the powwow because of their love of dance. They went to Wisconsin several times to visit the Great Lakes.
Awards and Achievements
One of Coser's greatest achievements was completing the Great Lakes bandolier bag to honor mother's uncle, Sac and Fox. Along with beadwork and class in making moccasin, Coser is regularly asked to share his cultural knowledge with the Native American Student Association in the Glenpool school district. His work has been purchased by the Philbrook and Gilcrease museums in Tulsa and the House Creek House Museum. Coser's work has been featured on Oklahoma Today and Tulsa World. In 2011, his artwork was also featured in the film The Cherokee Word for Water . Earlier in 2004, Judy and her husband George were Tulsa Sister City representatives to Celle, Germany, where they showcased their original powwow dance.
In 2012, George and Judy were named Elder Native Americans of the Year by Oklahoma AARP.
References
External links
- Original Oklahoma Artist Oral History Project - OSU Library
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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