¡Colores!; Golden Dawn: The Pueblo Paintings of Pablita Velarde

KNME-TV (Television station : Albuquerque, N.M.) · January 11, 1994

This ¡Colores! looks at the career, inspirations, and struggles of one of New Mexico’s most renowned Native American artists: Santa Clara Pueblo painter Pablita Velarde, whose Pueblo name is Tse Tsan (or "Golden Dawn"). Beginning her painting career at the age of 14, this episode looks back at over 60 years of work. The 75-year-old painter talks about her art, her life, and the things that have inspired her. "Pablita Velarde is a living legend. While she has suffered great adversity and personal tragedy, she never detoured from her life's desires. With humor and determination, she made a successful career of painting."