Jerome Nakagawa Featured in Native American Art Magazine: Between Two Worlds

I'm incredibly honored to be featured in Native American Art Magazine in the August/September 2026 issue.

The article, "Between Two Worlds," shares my journey as a Diné and Japanese metalsmith and the path that led me to jewelry—one rooted in reconnecting with my heritage and exploring the intersection of my Navajo and Japanese identities through metalwork.

Every piece I create is part of that journey. My work is my way of learning, honoring my family, and telling an authentic story about my own experience—one that exists between two cultures.

I'm deeply grateful to executive editor, Michael Clawson, for telling my story with such thoughtfulness, and to Native American Art Magazine for this incredible honor. Thank you to my mentors, family, friends, and everyone who has supported my work from the very beginning. Your encouragement has meant more than I can express.

I hope you'll take a moment to read the feature. Thank you for following along on this journey—I'm excited to continue sharing where it leads.

Read the article here.