ERNEST MIRABAL

Ernest Mirabal or “Cloud Eagle” was born on February 29, 1960 and is full-blooded Tewa Indian from Nambe Pueblo, New Mexico. Mirabal received as Associate pf Fine Arts degree in two-dimensional and three-dimensional arts in 1984, having studied painting, sculpture and jewelry-making at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. He has won numerous awards including “Best of Show” at Eight Northern Pueblos show and many first place awards at the SWIA Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Cloud Eagle’s work represents the finest synthesis of contemporary design and Pueblo Indian tradition. Clean flowing lines, elemental forms and a rich blending of texture and changing vantage point combine powerfully with the legendary symbols of Tewa life.

His work celebrates the cycle of life and the oneness of nature. The subject of numerous articles, Cloud Eagle’s life and work have been written up in many southwestern publications. His work has gained national recognition and is collected and shown throughout the United States.