by doitinnorth | Jun 25, 2023 | art/design
Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk
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Celebrate the grand opening of the Dakota Sacred Hoop Walk, featuring all five stops on this first-of-its-kind ongoing exhibit for the Arboretum. The day begins, rain or shine, with a welcome and orientation ArtTalk with Marlena Myles in the MacMillan Auditorium and then moves out to the grounds for the walk. At the conclusion of the walk, enjoy a celebration featuring Native arts and crafts, food, storytelling, performances and more!
It is recommended that visitors download the Revelo AR from Pixel Farm in advance of visiting the Arboretum. Be sure to allow for notifications while using the app.
Check out the ArtTalk with Marlena Myles for additional information about this exciting exhibit.
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On going at the Harrison Sculpture Garden
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
by doitinnorth | Feb 21, 2021 | art/design
Marlena Myles
Sea Otter Animal Spirit, 2021
Vector illustration print on metal, 24″ x 24″
Courtesy of the artist
The Musuem of Russian Art
January 23 – March 14, 2021
Dynamics of Russian Colonialism in Alaska,the first solo exhibition of work by Marlena Myles, focuses on the intersection of immigrant and Native peoples in North America. These digitally created works bring to light the commonly unknown history of interactions between Russian explorers, settlers, traders, clergy, and Alaska Natives before the Alaskan territory was sold to the United States in 1867. These are important reflections, much needed in the contemporary United States and Minnesota, that acknowledge indigenous histories.
Marlena Myles is a Native American (Dakota, Mohegan, Muscogee) artist, instructor, and children’s book illustrator located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Myles uses art to celebrate the languages and culture of her people. This exhibition is a “…chance for the large public to see how innovative Native art can be through the use of modern technology….” (Marlena Myles).
The Museum of Russian Art, in partnership with Marlena Myles, is a fiscal year 2020 recipient of a Cultural Community Partnership grant from the MInnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
