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One of the artists excited and ready to return to the Phoenix event is Diné (Navajo) silversmith Jeff DeMent, who credits the arts not only for his current career, but also his life. DeMent further elaborates that he would like his jewelry to be versatile - something that could be worn by someone daily, "working on a ranch or attending an elegant dinner party." After separating from the military, DeMent started working with turquoise and silver, learning tufa casting to reconnect with his culture and to find peace. [Extracted from the article] |
