Tomasita’s work is defined by its zia sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Polychrome Jar
Tomasita Shije Medina, Husreiti’ (Zia Pueblo, 1897–1990) Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico

Gang Member, Sons of the Devil
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Sons of the Devil
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Latin Kings, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Westside, Chicago, from the series "Graffiti"
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Gang Member, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Latin Kings, Near Wilson Avenue, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Gang Scene, Sons of the Devil, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Sons of the Devil, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Sons of the Devil, Chicago "Duende"
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Offerings to Oggun
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

The World Inside the Mountain Dashan limian de shije)
Dong Jiansheng Chinese, born 1936

Gaylords, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

The Willits House
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

The Luis Medina bathroom
Wayne Sorce American, 1946-2015

Tree and Mural Advertisement, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Polychrome Jar
Isabel Medina Toribio, Aitiye’ (Zia Pueblo, c. 1884–1939) Pueblo of Zia, New Mexico

Ice on Bushes, Lake Michigan, Chicago
Luis Medina American, born Cuba, 1942–1985

Fragment of a Stela of Neferhotep
Egyptian; probably Theban Tomb 216, Deir el-Medina, Egypt

Medina (Wallpaper Sample) (Dress or Furnishing Fabric)
Designed by Dagobert Peche (Austrian, 1887–1923) Produced by the Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna, active 1903–1932) Manufactured by F. O. Schmidt Austria, Vienna