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Artwork by Tonio LeFebre
Project type
Crossing Borderlines
Date
May 2025
Location
Nopalito's Galería - Las Cruces, New Mexico
Native Colorado artist, Tonio LeFebre relies on his rich cultural upbringing to influence his work in a variety of mediums. LeFebre, of Piro Pueblo and Spanish descent designs and creates artistic works that reflect the teachings he received from elders in his community while growing up.
Widely known for his paintings of Native American and Chicano subjects, LeFebre also has a collector following for his silver jewelry, Pueblo belt weavings and moccasins.
Tonio’s paintings have been chosen to represent various events and organizations such as the Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce, and the “La Cosecha” language and educational equity conference.
His murals can be viewed at the Pueblo Heritage Museum, on the Arkansas river levee, as well as the West 18th Street Bridge, in Pueblo Colorado.
