Trent Lee-Anderson

Trent Lee-Anderson is an accomplished fourth-generation Navajo silversmith. He is the twin brother to Kyle Lee-Anderson, and younger brother to Wyatt Lee-Anderson, who are also talented artists. Trent was born on January 12, 1993 in Gallup, New Mexico.  

Trent started making jewelry when he was 12 years old, learning from his well-known silversmith father, Allison “Snowhawk” Lee (d. 2022). At a young age, Trent began winning several awards from SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2006, he won Honorable Mention, Youth Division, and in 2007 First Place - Youth Division. In 2008 he won First Place, Best of Division, Best of Classification - Youth Division.  In 2010 he again won First Place, Best of Division, and Best of Classification in the Youth Division.

In 2013, Trent came in First Place overall in the necklace category at Santa Fe Indian Market, the most prestigious award as he was competing against all the well-known artists.  In 2017, he won First in Division at the Heard Museum  Guild Indian Fair and Market and also First in Division at the Santa Fe Indian Market, earning a Blue Ribbon. Since then, he has continued to win awards every year at prestigious events. In 2022 his necklace won First Place & Best of Division at the Heard Museum. In 2023, his earrings and ring won First and second place at the Santa Fe Indian Market.

Trent is using his innovation to branch out from his well-known bead making to other pieces; such as bola ties, concha belts, and rings. He also makes stunning jewelry in gold. He is a truly fantastic silversmith and has a very exciting future! When he’s not making jewelry, his hobbies include skateboarding, hunting, camping, fishing, and hiking with his brothers.