Curatorial Conversations: Meet the Artists

Episode 5: Cannupa Hanska Luger (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota, and European)

In this episode, Lillia chats with Cannupa Hanska Luger, a multi-disciplinary and visionary Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota, and European artist. In this discussion, Lillia and Cannupa discuss how he combines social collaboration with craft to visually communicate stories about contemporary notions of Indigeneity, using a few examples of current projects to ground the conversation.

Episode 4: Joe Cajero (Jemez Pueblo) and Althea Cajero (Santo Domingo Pueblo/Acoma Pueblo)

In this episode, Lillia speaks with MIAC’s 2014 Living Treasures, Joe and Althea Cajero. Joe is from Jemez Pueblo, and Althea is from Jemez and Santo Domingo Pueblos. Both multi-talented and interdisciplinary artists in their own right, this conversation focuses on their individual and collaborative efforts during the pandemic.

Episode 3: Jhane Myers (Comanche/Blackfeet)

In this episode, Lillia speaks with Jhane Myers, a Comanche and Blackfeet artist, filmmaker, and producer about her vision for and dedication to increasing Indigenous visibility in all aspects of the visual and performing arts.

Episode 2: Mateo Romero (Cochiti Pueblo)

In this episode, Lillia McEnaney catches up with Mateo Romero, a painter from Cochiti Pueblo, as he reflects on his own artistic trajectory, as well as the work of his peers and other artists who inspire his powerful, rhythmic images of the Tewa World. Mateo, along with his brother Diego, was MAIC’s 2019 Living Treasure,… Continue reading Episode 2: Mateo Romero (Cochiti Pueblo) [https://podcast.indianartsandculture.org/podcast/episode-2-mateo-romero/]

Episode 1: Loren Aragon (Acoma Pueblo)

In our first episode, Lillia McEnaney chats with Loren Aragon, an artist and fashion designer from Acoma Pueblo, about his transformation from engineer to designer. In this conversation, Loren tells us about his COVID-19-induced mask-making business, the influence of museum collections on his high fashion design work, and the ways in which his work is… Continue reading Episode 1: Loren Aragon (Acoma Pueblo) [https://podcast.indianartsandculture.org/podcast/episode-1-loren-aragon-acoma-pueblo/]