Nationality
American, Cherokee Nation
Preview
Date of Work
2023
Medium
Gouache, embroidery thread
Height
7"
Width
5"
Collection/Provenance
Purchased at the 57th Annual Red Cloud Indian Art Show.
Status
On Loan
Artist Bio
Hattie Lee Mendoza is a member of the Cherokee Nation. Mendoza was born in Fowler, Kansas. She now resides and works in Peoria, Illinois. In 2012 she earned her BA in Graphic Design from Tabor College. In 2021 she completed her MFA at Bradley University in Peoria, IL.
Mendoza looks at her process as, "a personal narrative of the Native American Diaspora."
From the artists website:
"I desire my art to open conversations and be a starting point to discussing tribes, Native Americans past and present, and the many nuances of being descended from Native cultures in a world growing increasingly diverse in numerous ways with every generation. For myself, this also includes my time in Southeast Asia and friendships I’ve made globally.
Cultivating and presenting a joy of cultural differences, influences, and histories allows hope to exist for where we might go in regards to tribes, countries, and personal communities in the future."
https://hattieleeart.com/about
Additional Information
A non-representational, colorful piece that includes circular shapes in pink, green, and blue.
Condition
Excellent