Numkena exemplifies the Renaissance man. His creative genius encompasses architecture, award winning stage and costume design (Arizona State Lyric Opera Company - The Magic Flute - Emmy Award), paintings of daring, dream-like worlds and monoprints. Hopi symbolism, a dash of architectural flavoring - and richly-hued colors that a more timid artist would hesitate to mix - combine to make Numkena's canvasses instantly recognizable.

The ancient heritage, rich imagination and adaptability of the Hopi people, and indeed, all native Americans, found expression in Numkena's set design for the 1987 visit of Pope John Paul II to Arizona.

Visit his website at: http://www.numkena.com/