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Painted Histories (White Notions of Native)

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Painted Histories began as an investigation of the displaced Shoshone Indians. However, the work became not so much about the Native Americans of my hometown, but rather an examination of how dominant white culture objectifies and commodifies Indian culture, painting a history that is not and never was.

Chromogenic Print, 9 x 13"

Painted Histories | White Notions of Native Painted History Homeland I Sustenance II — Camas Eaters Tricked Homeland II Sustenance I — Chokecherry Eaters 10 Cent Cigars — 5 Cents Per Kilowatt Hour Indian Reincarnate — $19.99 Map Rock