Radical Stitch

I was recently able to visit this exhibit of contemporary beadwork by First Nations artists in Canada and the US.   Traditional beading and beading used in new and marvelous ways.  It is an amazing and fascinating show. It is up until September 30, 2024. The website is: https://www.gallery.ca/whats-on/exhibitions-and-galleries/radical-stitch

A quote from the museum website:

“Beading is one of the defining mediums of contemporary Indigenous art on this continent, and this landmark exhibition brings much-needed critical attention to the breadth and impact of this practice.

From early beads made of seeds and shells, to trade beads and computer pixels, Indigenous artists have long used beadwork to tell stories, honour loved ones, and celebrate beauty. As they embrace techniques and knowledge passed from previous generations, today’s Indigenous artists are using beading to address concerns and concepts related to history, decolonization and resistance.

Ranging from wearable art and portraiture, to installation and video, the works in Radical Stitch connect past and present, as they imagine new worlds. With humour, poignant testimony, and political and social commentary, this exciting exhibition examines the contemporary and transformative aspects of beading through the innovative works of artists and the tactile beauty of the medium.”

Unfortunately I did not take a photo of the artist credit for this wonderful piece.