KC Adams, iPod Holder, beading and hide, 2014
- Friday, October 2, 2015
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm
- MAWA, 611 Main Street
Beadwork has a rich history among the Indigenous people of North America because it acted as a form of visual expression and communication. Beads were woven, stitched and sculpted, adorning everyday and ceremonial objects and garments. The October First Friday lecture will explore the history of beading: the significance of the act, techniques and styles. It will also examine how beadwork has influenced contemporary artists and made its way into the contemporary art world.
Free! Everyone welcome!
-
Becca Taylor is a multi-disciplinary artist and curator of Cree, Scottish and Irish decent who holds a BFA from the Alberta College of Art and Design. Her practice involves investigations of Indigenous community-building and Indigenous feminisms through various mediums including textiles, beading and installations. She is currently Aboriginal Curator in Residence at Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art Gallery.