This piece was on view as part of the exhibition "Self-Detetmined- A Contemporary Survey of Native and Indigenous Artists." August 18-27 (the exbibit had an extension and ran through mid December) 2022. An artists reception was be held on 7-18-22.
This is the largest wall I have worked on utilizing my favorite art form. Style Writing is the most widespread art movement across the planet and Indigenous and Native Artists are significant contributors to it. This might be one of the largest pieces as well as one of the first pieces of Indigenous Style Writing painted for an exhibit INSIDE a museum space in New Mexico. For more details on the inspiration and ideas behind this work please see the photo of the label.
I want to give a heartfelt thanks to Danyelle Means, as well as Kiersten Fellrath for trusting me to elevate this sketch and transform this space.
Through this piece I also want to recognize the stewardship and connection of the Tewa people who, past and present call Santa Fe home. We need reminders of the ancestral and continued presence and survivance of Indigenous people.
Pilamaya to CCA Santa Fe for showcasing an incredible roster of artists!
True to the nature of Style Writing, this piece was painted over after the closing of the exhibition, this is why documentation of this art form is so important, as it is the only remaining record of what once existed.
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