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2008
“In Between Worlds” by Steven Yazzie
www.stevenyazzie.com
“The painting 'In Between Worlds', was created especially for the Spirit of Enterprise Awards event, around the concept of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Lately I've been putting a lot of birds in my work. The symbolic meaning of the bird in traditional painting is that of the mediator between heaven and earth - between the spiritual and the material worlds.
I'm also interested in Navajo textile patterns as elements of tradition and history. I've taken those components of Navajo design and constructed them into an imagined form. It is essentially the idea of re-thinking tradition for the modern world. The form in the middle is the newly formed element - carried by the four birds into the sky and beyond. A new beginning.”
2007
“The Spirit of Enterprise” by Jenny Ignaszewski
www.iggyart.com
“This year's artwork, a triptych, literally represents the three core principles of the W. P. Carey School of Business Spirit of Enterprise Awards: Ethics, Energy and Excellence.
'Ethics' begin at home. The bottom panel depicts an urban city scene with the idea that ethics are the base of our moral code.
'Energy' builds as ideas become tangible parts of an endeavor. The middle panel depicts circles of energy, gathering momentum, moving upward.
'Excellence' emerges. The top panel depicts the birth of mastery.
The artwork is, in essence, a representation of what this artist observed about the Spirit team, an intense group of talented business leaders working to honor their peers, recognizing new leaders and focusing on the three qualities of the Spirit of Enterprise.”
2006
“The Spirit of Enterprise” by Joe Ray
www.joeray.com
“The embodiment of spirit and the passion of achievement . . . It is that sense of accomplishment one gets in setting goals, climbing, and then reaching those goals. It's what we leave along that same path that can and should benefit others along the way. At times, that which we leave behind in our path is something which can empower others to climb and move beyond where they have been.
In our achievements, if only for a moment, we can pause and reflect upon our accomplishments. We can feel good about ourselves, and then realize that there is more climbing to be done, and new goals to be set.
It's that quest and desire, that passion, that allows us to prepare before setting off on our way once more, and to yell out, 'Yes!' as we begin our path for new goals.”
2005
“The Spirit of Enterprise” by Bill Greaves
www.billgreaves.com
“This year's 'The Spirit of Enterprise' illustration shows the blending together of business, entrepreneurship and art, and illustrates the partnership and synergy that exists between these three elements.
Although the illustration primarily utilizes Southwestern Native American visual themes and images, it also includes elements from other native art forms from around the world. This stylistic approach helps to promote the idea that 'The Spirit of Enterprise' concept goes far beyond Phoenix, Arizona - it reaches out to all its peoples, with opportunities and kinship.
The image depicts 'The Spirit of Enterprise' theme through its use of symbols and its vibrant and energetic color scheme. The composition conveys the sense of achievement, dedication and feeling of working together that is at the core of the 'Spirit' ethos. The handprints represent that team spirit and commitment.
The image shows how business excellence can be achieved through vision and commitment.”
2004
“The Spirit of Enterprise” by Norma Strange
www.strangeview.com
“Sunlight and radiant rings celebrate business excellence and magnetize viewers. Award arches surpass even the birds in flight symbolizing the utmost height of business achievement.”
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