IN THEIR OWN WORDS
IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Classic and Contemporary Native American Art
Feb 19, 2011 - Sep 5, 2011
Curator: Jennifer Garey
Plaza Gallery
In Their Own Words—Classic and Contemporary Native American Art presents classic art from North America’s indigenous artisans shown alongside paintings by four native-Californian contemporary artists:
The classic art of the indigenous peoples of North America is as diverse as the nations that created it. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, Native American classic art became popular with tourists. Styles and designs were changed to meet the demands of this new market of settlers, trading companies, and collectors. As many native nations were removed from their homelands and and moved to reservations, selling crafts and art often became a means of survival.
Today, Native American art encompasses every style, medium and message, and is as distinct as the individual artist. The four California artists represented in this exhibition share two things: they predominantly work on canvas with oils or acrylics and they all project a personal message in their work.
This exhibition is made possible by a generous lead gift
from the Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation.
from Martha E's blog post, Farewell, Good Friends — Old and New
Aug 19, 11
IN THEIR OWN WORDS — Classic and Contemporary Native American Art will close on September 5, but it will leave me with much to ponder. Emphasizing the continuity of Native American art from the classical period until now with all the vicissitudes that have taken place during such a long stretch of time, it poses in some ways more questions than answers....
