Star Her Many Horses Lakota, Cheyenne, Taos Pueblo, Meskwaki, and Ojibwe Untitled Mixed

Media Collage

I was inspired by Edward Curtisʼs series that captured Native nations in the early 20 th century. For my project I wanted to capture what Curtis failed to recognize. In a way I believe his presentation of our people alienated us to the public, so I wanted to highlight our individuality, our personality, and most of all our peopleʼs liveliness. My project is made of various sepia toned photos of modern Natives wearing their traditional regalia as a sign of pride and resiliency. It shows that even in the 21st century we are still here, we are thriving, and through the hardships and modern challenges of our people, we continue to celebrate whatʼs always been important.