April 18th 1998, saw the closing of a major New York sculpture exhibit, by Jamaican Artist, Michael Auld. This exhibit which Mr. Auld dedicated to his Yamaye Taino (Jamaican) Grandmother, Verena Squire Campell, sought to set the record straight in its use of Indigenous American imagery, legends, philosophy and aesthetics, in the portrayal of history from the Taino and Carib point of view.
While viewing this exhibit, one could not help but to be transported back in time, to the most elaborate expressions that were offered by the Indigenous Caribbean Civilizations. Mr. Auld's provocative work, combihing hard and soft natural elements and modern technology, presents a tantalizing, truly Caribbean sculptural aesthetic.
Mr. Auld has dedicated over 15 years to the investigation of his roots and culture and it shows. This exhibition, which includes powerful installation with his wife, Native American Artist, Rose Powhatan, is expected to soon arrive in Boston, Massachusetts. Don't miss it.
708 Broadway, NY, NY (212) 598-0100
April 17th through June 28th 1998
This exhibit, featuring the work of Tyler Medicine Horse (Crow) and Susan Stewart-Medicine Horse (Blackfeet/Crow), is a can't miss, creative and dynamic installation that will appeal to your senses. Utilizing natural objects in a comfortable posture, these pieces formulate the existential spiritual language of this delegation. The balance between colors, textures and sizes harmonizes the solemn silence this work commands. The ancestral homage profiling neighboring Indigenous Nations offers a candid perception, stylizing a benefit to the American dream.