Truth-Telling: Voices of First People

Featuring the works of eight contemporary Indigenous artists: Christi Belcourt, the late T. C. Cannon, Nicholas Galanin Yéil Ya-Tseen, Hock E Aye VI Edgar Heap of Birds, Margaret Jacobs, Rose B. Simpson, Duane Slick and Benjamin West. Their visual truth-telling presents a counter-hegemonic view of Native people.

"Congratulations on your amazing exhibition–Truth-Telling! I’ve spent time with the virtual exhibition, and was quite moved by your curatorial statement and the artist’s work you selected for the exhibition. The concept of a “soul wound” is so powerful, brought me to think about why it is so incredibly important to give justice to the work (voices) of these artists on their own terms, and how difficult and nuanced to create a platform where each person and by extension each lineage/tribe could share their vision instead of simply, and yet again, homogenizing all under one banner of ‘otherness.’ Thank you for this beautiful, thoughtful virtual experience!"

Diana Mangaser
Director, Ann Street Gallery Newburgh, NY