Artwork copyright Dorothea Romero. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1986.

Artwork copyright Dorothea Romero. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2018.

Yow-De-Tee #8 (Saltwater Snowstorm), 1984

Dorothea Romero
American Tlingit (born 1942)

Location: Office of the Washington State Auditor, Olympia

About the Artwork

Yow-De-Tee #8 (Saltwater Snowstorm) is an expressive two panel painting by Tlingit (Native Alaskan) artist Dorothea Romero. The artist notes, "the earth, the sky, the water are all integral parts of my native beliefs. We have a deep respect for the beauty and power of these things. I portray these things in my work." This artwork is part of Beyond Blue Mountains, a collection that was curated by late Tlingit (Native Alaskan) artist Jim Schoppert. It presents the work of Native American artists of diverse heritage, ideas, materials, and styles. The collection takes an in-depth look at the artists’ unique voices and interpretations of tradition.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Office of the Washington State Auditor.

About the Artist

Native American artist Dorothea Romero (Tlingit) creates abstract artworks that use materials and art forms that are traditionally Indigenous.
Born in Alaska, Romero is of Tlingit (Native Alaskan) heritage. She is based in Bothell, Western Washington.