Eveli Sabatie, a jeweler born in Algeria, has spent the greater part of her adult life immersed in the rich cultural tapestry of the American Southwest. Her artistic journey took a pivotal turn when she met the renowned Hopi jeweler Charles Loloma—an encounter that would shape the course of her creative life. Captivated by her spirit and potential, Loloma invited Eveli to live and work with him on Hopi land, where she apprenticed under his guidance. His mentorship left a lasting impression on her, yet Eveli soon began to craft a distinctive voice of her own in the world of jewelry. After leaving Hopi, her reputation blossomed, and she became a celebrated figure throughout the Southwest. Notably, she holds the rare distinction of being the only non–Native American artist to exhibit at the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Producer: Özlem Ayşe Özgür
Videographer: Diana Cadena, Nate Huffmann, Özlem Ayşe Özgür
Animation: Sela Veronica Margarit and
UofA Animation class under the direction of Nicole Antebi
Editor: Nate Huffmann, Özlem Ayşe Özgür
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