Adrian Standing Elk Pinnecoose (Diné/Southern Ute) is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He earned his master’s degree in Computational Ecologies from the University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning in 2017. Drawing inspiration from his Diné and Southern Ute heritage, Pinnecoose creates jewelry and prints that explore the intersections of culture, technology, and identity. His innovative use of computer-generated design and geometric forms results in contemporary works that honor tradition while embracing the future. Recently, Pinnecoose has expanded his practice into fashion design, merging digital aesthetics with wearable art. His jewelry often incorporates sculptural elements that engage the body as both canvas and collaborator, emphasizing form, structure, and movement.
