The East-West Center Exhibition: September 22, 2019 – January 12, 2020 Arts Program presents East-West Center Gallery, Honolulu, Hawai‘i ART

This exhiObition bFrings theB artwoRrk of soImeT of thIe finSest anHd mos t acCcompOlishedL IndigUenous Martists oBf the NIortAhwest Coast of , Canada to the East-West Center. Included are traditional and contemporary works in a variety of mediums including painting, printmaking, woodcarving, textiles, basket-weaving, drawing, and etching.

Artists featured in the exhibition: Guest Curators: Ray Hartley and Sheila Hall Primrose Adams and Alfred Adams , Haida Nation, Master Weaver, Elder EWC Gallery Curator: Michael Schuster Matilda Andrews , Thompson/Nlak’pamux Nation, Master Weaver, Elder Installation Design: Lynne Najita Sonny Assu , Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, Multidisciplinary Contemporary Artist Coordinator: Eric Chang Dempsey Bob , Tahltan/ Nation, Master Carver, Elder Consultant: David A. Boxley , Nation, Master Carver, Elder, Dancer Brenda Crabtree David R. Boxley , Tsimshian Nation, Carver, Contemporary Artist, Dancer Presented in collaboration Corey Bulpitt , Haida Nation, with: Multidisciplinary Contemporary Artist, Dancer Delores Churchill , Haida Nation, Aboriginal Master Weaver, Elder Gathering Collective Brenda Crabtree , Sto:lo/Nlak’pamux Nation, of V ancouver Multidisciplinary Artist, Exhibition Consultant Schaefer Ben Davidson , Haida Nation, International Multidisciplinary Artist, Dancer Gallery, Reg Davidson , Haida Nation, Maui Arts Multidisciplinary Master Artist, Elder, Dancer & Cultural Center Robert Davidson , Haida Nation, Multidisciplinary Master Artist, Elder, Dancer University Aggie Davis , Haida Nation, Weaver of Art Richard Hunt , Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, Carver and Design Shawn Hunt , /Scottish Nation, Including Multidisciplinary Contemporary Artist works from: Lena Jumbo , Nootka/Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, Kovalik Weaver Family William Kuhnley , Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, Carver Collection Isabel Rorick , Haida Nation, Master Weaver, Elder Ken and Lorraine Larry Rosso , Carrier Nation, Master Carver Stephens Evelyn Vanderhoop , Haida Nation, Master Weaver Collection Jesse Webster , Nootka/Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, Weaver Xwalacktun , Kwakiutl/Squamish Nation, Multidisciplinary Contemporary Artist Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun , Coastal Salish/Okanagan Nation, “EAGLE DAWN MASK,” DEMPSEY BOB, TAHLTAN/TLINGIT NATION Multidisciplinary Contemporary Artist, Social Activist DEMPSEY BOB, TAHLTAN/TLINGIT NATION ARTIST, WITH WOOD CARVING LAWRENCE PAUL YUXWELUPTUN, COASTAL SALISH/OKANAGAN NATION ARTIST, STANDS IN FRONT OF HIS PAINTING “NEW WORLD GLOBAL ORDER”

First Nations art of British Columbia is woven from bark, roots, and animal hair; among the most vivid and distinctive drums are created from elk and deer artwork in North America. It flourishes hide; and paintings, drawings, prints, as an integral part of Indigenous and intricate designs are crafted using cultures who live today, as they have pigments and dyes. Rich in tradition, for thousands of years, surrounded by and continually innovating in response old growth forests, mountains, oceans, to cultural circumstances, these islands, and an abundance of animal dynamic art forms are recognized and sea life. worldwide for their distinctive character These cultures create exquisitely and artistic excellence. carved objects, intricately woven An overarching system of design materials, and beautifully painted principles underlies the creation of the surfaces. Totem poles, masks, rattles, art and includes specific visual elements bentwood boxes, bowls, and are such as formline, ovoids, “U,” “split U,” carved from cedar and other trees; and “S” shapes. It also includes a baskets, blankets, and clothing are collective understanding of the characteristics of animals, sea life, COREY BULPITT, HAIDA NATION ARTIST BRENDA CRABTREE, STO:LO/NLAK’PAMUX NATION ARTIST and supernatural beings. This shared language guides the artists in the creation of their work and allows them “There is a wisdom inherent to produce endless variations in their in the art and stories of designs. Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Indigenous peoples, one Coast live in various regions and form which is expressed in a distinct cultural groups with their own worldview that recognizes language, customs, stories, and legends. These groups have developed unique the interconnectedness and artistic styles while maintaining the interdependence of all beings overarching design system that is central — human, animal, and plant. to Northwest Coast Indigenous art. Oral histories assist in defining the It is a wisdom that is of great fabric of Northwest Coast Indigenous value in facing the challenges society, confirming family lineages, that exist in the world today.” recognizing social position, and affirming —Aboriginal Gathering Collective rights to important cultural elements like of crests, songs, and dances. The art gives visual representation to these oral histories, and to the stories that articulate their understanding of themselves and their connection to their cultures. The stories are essential to their way of living, and the art brings their stories to life. Along with songs, dances, and legends, art is used in ceremonial gatherings like the , where marriages, deaths, and other significant events are recognized, and social, spiritual, political, and economic aspects of life are determined. This exhibition includes artwork from several Northwest Coast First “WOLF GIVING ENERGY TO RAVEN,” BOWL & LID, REG DAVIDSON, HAIDA NATION ARTIST Nations and incorporates new pieces from established, mid-career, and emerging artists, and inter-generational artwork from members of the same family. It also highlights art from the Kovalik Family Collection and works from the Ken and Lorraine Stephens Collection. These works showcase the artist’s unique interpretations , mastery of materials, and technical excellence and explores both traditional artwork and the social, cultural, and political activism of contemporary and design. The exhibition is part of the process of rewriting historic narratives of governments and institutions and expressing an Indigenous perspective and an Indigenous truth. “CHILKAT ROBE” DETAIL, EVELYN VANDERHOOP, HAIDA NATION ARTIST “CRAB OF THE WOODS,” BEN DAVIDSON, HAIDA NATION ARTIST

“LUCID DREAM,” SHAWN HUNT, “SLEEPER MASK SPIRIT GUARDIAN NAXNOX,” “HIGH HERON,” COREY BULPITT, HAIDA NATION ARTIST HEILTSUK/SCOTTISH NATION ARTIST DAVID A. BOXLEY, TSIMSHIAN NATION ARTIST The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through Special Events cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a In the EWC Gallery with free admission, resource for information and analysis on critical open seating, no reservations issues of common concern, bringing people together Guided exhibition tours will be offered “MAKING A B-LINE TO HAIDABUCKS SALMONBERRY FRAP,” SONNY ASSU, HEULTSUK OR KWAKWAKA’WAKW NATION, to exchange views, build expertise, and develop Sundays at 3:00 p.m. LIGWILDA’XW TERRITORY ARTIST policy options. The Center is an independent, public, nonprofit organization with funding from the U.S. Sunday, September 22, 2:00 –3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 10, 1:00 –2:30 p.m. government, and additional support provided by Exhibition Gala Opening including Family Sunday including hands-on private agencies, individuals, foundations, reception, gallery walkthrough with the activities: cedar weaving with First corporations, and governments in the region. curators, and demonstrations by guest Nations artist Brenda Crabtree and The East-West Center Arts Program for artists lauhala weaving workshop with Ulana Me Ka Lokomaika‘i nearly 40 years has enriched the community through Sunday, October 6, 2:00 –3:00 p.m. concerts, exhibitions, and community engagement Illustrated Talk: “No ka Mahalo i Ko‘u 3:00 –4:00 p.m. focused on arts of the Asia Pacific region, and by Mau Mākua (grateful for my Illustrated Talk: “What Becomes of the arranging cultural and educational programs by parents)” by Kaili Chun, artist Broken Hearted” by Brenda Crabtree, artists who are skilled in bridging cultures. guest artist Sunday, November 3, EWC Arts Team: Karen Knudsen, director, 2:00 –3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2:00 –3:00 p.m. Office of External Affairs; Eric Chang, arts program Illustrated Talk: “Hawaiian Illustrated Talk: “Fiber Memories” coordinator; Michael Schuster, Ph.D., curator; Pioneers in the Pacific Marques Hanalei Marzan, Cultural Annie Reynolds, Ph.D., arts program assistant; Northwest” by Derek A dvisor, Bishop Museum William Feltz, adjunct arts specialist; Jeffrey Ferrar, East-West Center Sunday, January 12, 2:00 –3:00 p.m. Davis, program officer; Jody Huckaby, communications Artists Panel: “Mo‘olelo as Mo‘omeheu, advancement director, Office of specialist, and Kate Ho‘i i ka Piko: Story as Cultural Development; Gary Yoshida, Roland, Kanaka Foundation — Sharing and Honoring development officer; J ennifer Leger, pioneer descendant Identity and Voice Through development assistant; Hunter Kaye, Community/Mural Work” by Marina George, student assistants “CHIEF MAQUINNA HAT,” Meleanna Meyer, Estria Miyashiro, JESSE WEBSTER, Mahalo: Nancy Kovalik, Gillian NOOTKA/NUU-CHAH-NULTH and Solomon Enos Siddall, Neida Bangerter, Ka Papa Lo‘i NATION ARTIST Kanewai, Melanie Ide, Bishop Museum, Jessica Welch, Manoa Heritage Center, Aulii Mitchell, Michael Pili Pang, Lynnae Lawrence, Oahu The co-curators of the exhibition are Ray Hartley and Sheila Hall with the Aboriginal Gathering Intertribal Council, Nathan Danner, The Delivery Collective (AGC) in Vancouver, Canada. Ray Hartley (Secwepemc Nation/English) is a designer and People, Lynne Najita, Chesley Cannon, Kennedy & organizes exhibitions, cultural projects, and activities worldwide. Sheila Hall is a practicing artist, Preiss Graphic Design, Leilani Ng, Colorprints Inc., Emeritus Faculty of Culture and Communication at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and past Burton White, Shayne Hasegawa, Derek Ferrar, chair of the Public Art Committee for V ancouver. Phyllis Tabusa, Lucy Kamealoha, Deanna O’Brien, Consultant on the exhibition is Brenda Crabtree (Sto:lo Nation), an ethnographer, practicing Dana Almodova, Melanie Keller, Tina Tom, Patsy artist, and Director of Aboriginal Programs at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Hiraoka, Marie Ebesu, Reynold Balintec, EWC Facilities Management

East-West Center Gallery John A. Burns Hall, 1601 East-West Road (corner Dole St. & East-West Rd.) Gallery admission is free Hours: Open Weekdays 8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. and Sundays Noon –4:00 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Oct. 13, 14, Nov. 11, 28, Dec. 1, 24, 25, 29, 31, Jan. 1 This exhibition is made possible by: The EWC Arts Program is supported in part by Canada Council for the Arts Aqua-Aston Hospitality, The Hawai‘i Pacific Parking on the UH Mānoa campus is normally free and ample on Sundays. Denbigh Fine Arts Services, Vancouver Rim Society Hideo Murakami Fund for the Arts, Friends of Hawai‘i Charities, Barbara B. Free school & group tours available. Smith, Richard H. Cox, Jean E. Rolles, EWC Arts

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