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| Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed |
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 Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed July 10, 2009 - December 6, 2009 Holden Community Gallery Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed will examine different aspects of late 20th and early 21st century Cherokee carving. It will include ritual objects, functional wares and pieces designed to be sold to tourists and collectors. The exhibition will include both stone and wood carvings and focuses on artists working in Western North Carolina today. Artists in Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed will include Davy Arch, Irma & James "Red" Bradley, Amanda Crowe, Virgil Crowe, Butch Goins, John Grant, Virgil Ledford, Pete Long, Freeman Owle, Joel Queen, James Bud Smith, Stan Tooni, Jr., Stan Tooni, Sr., Charles Watty and Fred Wilnoty. Amanda Crowe (1928 – 2004) was a major influence on contemporary Cherokee artists. She earned degrees from DePaul University and the Art Institute of Chicago and later received a fellowship to study in Mexico with sculptor Jose de Creeft at Institute Allende. In 1953 she was employed by the Cherokee Historical Association as an instructor at Cherokee schools and held that position for nearly 40 years. Many of the artists in this exhibition studied with Crowe.
This exhibition follows Transformations: Cherokee
Baskets in the Twentieth Century which examined Cherokee basket making
over the past century, and how the materials and styles have evolved during
this time period. Just as Transformations traveled throughout
the Southeast, Cherokee Carvers will also travel to additional venues. A catalogue produced by
the Asheville Art Museum will be available for
purchase in the Museum Shop. This project is sponsored in part by RTCAR, Cherokee Preservation Foundation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Western Carolina University and Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel. Additional support provided by Mr. William P. Massey. Related Programs:
Opening Reception
Art Break, Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed with Frank Thomson, Curator
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