The Sheldon Jackson Museum is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Tradition Innovation and the accompanying Reception and Artist Talk on Saturday, January 16th at 3pm. In this first Solo Show Exhibition Series, artist Peter Williams (Yup’ik) will provide an overview of new, recent work in this exhibition of garments, two-dimensional art, objects, film and contemporary media highlighting the lifestyle and creation of his Alaska Native and environmental based art. Williams describes his style as being “rooted in Yup’ik ways of knowing and being, guided by tradition and respect”; his art is deeply connected to his advocacy for the rights of Alaska Natives to live a traditional lifestyle in the present day.
Currently, the opening reception for Tradition Innovation and artist talk is anticipated to take place on Zoom. The general public may attend the event for free by visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87585742156 A recording of the event will be posted in the near future on the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum YouTube channel. People with questions about the link or Zoom event may contact the museum directly by emailing Jacqueline.Fernandez-Hamberg@alaska.gov .
Tradition Innovation will be on exhibit at the Sheldon Jackson Museum until the last week of April 2021. The proposal for the exhibition was selected by panel from over a dozen applications. The next Solo Show Exhibition Series will take place in 2022. Images of the exhibition will be posted on the Alaska State Museum website in the online exhibitions section for viewing.
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