Nuxalk artist Latham Mack has a piece now on display in a prestigious exhibition in Tacoma, Wash.
Mack is from Bella Coola but currently lives in Kamloops and one of his carvings titled, Laliaxas ‘The Copper One’ is making an international debut across the border after it was selected by the jury for the 2022 IN THE SPIRIT exhibition.
“I am excited and honoured to be taking part in this year’s exhibition. It is going to be great to have my artwork displayed alongside the other selected artists. I look forward to seeing all the artwork in the exhibition,” he said.
The Washington State History Museum’s annual exhibition of contemporary works by First Nations artists is on view from June 16 through September 11, 2022.
The juried exhibition features 38 original works by 26 artists.
While most of the artists are from the Pacific Northwest, entries for IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts came from as far away as Dameron, Maryland, and Haines, Alaska, with several entries from British Columbia as well.
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A variety of forms and mediums will be displayed, including textiles, sculpture, basketry, painting, carving, mixed media, glass, and digital works. Each work in the gallery will be accompanied by the artist’s statement.
Each iteration of the annual exhibition IN THE SPIRIT is comprised of works entered by artists for review in a blind-jury process, meaning the artist’s identities are not revealed as the works are presented for consideration. The jurors are professional artists or work in the field of fine arts.
Find out more about Latham Mack at Latham Mack Coastal Grizzly Arts Facebook page.
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Exhibitions and Events Dates and Links:
IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts
Exhibition: June 16-Sept. 11, 2022
At the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Wash.
https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibit/in-the-spirit-contemporary-native-arts-2022/
IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass
There is free museum admission at all three locations, indoor/outdoor arts market and festival.