Nationality
American, Cherokee Nation
Preview
Date of Work
2024
Medium
Quilt scraps, ribbon, rhinestone trim
Signature
Back
Height
13.5"
Width
24.5"
Depth
1.5"
Status
Stored
Location
UND Art Collections Repository
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
Images are provided for educational purposes only and may not be reproduced for commercial use. Images may be protected by artist copyright. A credit line is required to be used for any public non-commercial educational purpose. The credit line must include, “Image courtesy of the University of North Dakota.”
Condition
Excellent