Annuraat: Inuit Clothing
Annuraat: Inuit Clothing is at the Winnipeg Art Gallery until October 9th. The centerpiece of the exhibition is three amautiit (parkas) made by Ulayok Lucy Kaviok in the 1970s, which feature beadwork and coins. More than 50 pieces total are on display. The exhibition continues through October 9th.
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) beadwork blog
I recently found a blog about historic Haudenosaunee and Wabanaki beadwork, featuring the beadwork made for the tourist trade by the Niagara Falls area tribes in the 1800s. Historic Iroquois and Wabanaki Beadwork is written by Gerry Biron, and includes many examples of beadwork. I always enjoy seeing these pieces on display in museums —…
Hand Jewelry: a class with Diane Fitzgerald
I am fortunate that Diane Fitzgerald had openings in a local workshop, and sent invitations to local beaders to join her — and it worked with my schedule! This is a series of six sessions, with the ultimate goal of creating a piece of jewelry for the back of the hand. This first session, we…
More bead artists to follow
Here’s some more I’ve started following: Miss Joyitas Mecaperles Káli Gopika gyöngyei Rock n Roll Bead Patrol (Teresa Sullivan) Las Creaciones de Boricua
Ornamental Invasion: Liz Miller at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Liz Miller uses industrial felt to create this installation at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. She researched MIA’s collections of weapons and armor, extracting portions from images of specific objects, and then folding them into the patterns found in this installation. I was there while this was being installed, and I enjoyed seeing it completed.…