Fire Near Taos Pueblo

Melody Romancito: "I strung together some photography by my husband, Rick Romancito. After seeing so many videos of our area by tourists, I thought it was time to represent. The credits aren't that readable inthe web version, so here they are: Video by mromancito, photography by Rick Romancito, original music, "Perfect Love," from "Down at the MeloMar Lounge" by Melody Romancito."

"Among many native people, the creation of art isn’t necessarily assigned a special role. Just as ancient people never thought to create a name for themselves other than a term usually translated to mean “the people,” art was and continues to be regarded as part of the spiraling cycles that constitute their role in the natural process. In my painting, I have chosen to honor the private nature of tribal spiritual beliefs because I don’t want to be part of the erosion of the values they continue to hold for the fully initiated. There is an emotional component, though, which cannot be ignored. My paintings are infused with this response. No explicit images, just the rawness of being witness to something vividly tenacious and yet delicate in its vulnerability to the effect of outside forces." - Rick Romancito

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