It’s in the Details: Kenneth Williams and Orlando Dugi
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This exhibit showcased the work of Kenneth Williams (Seneca/Arapaho) and Orlando Dugi (Navajo), both leading contemporary beadwork artists—Williams’ styles inspired by his ancestry and pop culture, Dugi creating contemporary fashion and accessories in or accented with beadwork. It’s in the Details: Kenneth Williams and Orlando Dugi presented more than thirty examples of their highly detailed work.
Ken William’s work is a modern style firmly rooted in his traditional upbringing. His pieces tell stories and build memories, not only for himself and his family, but also for those newly attracted to his work. “As I look toward the future, I’m proud that my beadwork will continue to evolve, just as the traditions before me have done.”
Orlando Dugi’s imagery is lifelike, cutting edge, and amazingly precise. He works by stitching one bead at a time, using the smallest beads combined with fine materials such as silk and velvet, exotic leathers, crystals, feathers, gold, silver, and gems. Orlando is tuned into a contemporary aesthetic that blends with traditional techniques.
A catalog accompanied this exhibition and is available at the Case Trading Post.
Previously On View
The multi-generational history of Native American painting as a woman’s art in the Southwest can be traced through the work of three women.
January 11, 1987 – February 21, 1987
Women of Sweetgrass, Cedar, and Sage: Contemporary Art by Native American Women
The Native American Arts and Service Organization sponsored traveling exhibit, Women of Sweetgrass, Cedar, and Sage-Contemporary Art by Native American Women.
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