SITKA – The Sheldon Jackson Museum and Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum invite the public to two talks by current artist-in-residence Danielle Larsen. Both will be at the Sheldon Jackson Museum and also streamed on Zoom.
The first talk on Thursday, September 18 at 3 pm is entitled “Finding Beauty in Small Things.” Larsen will share about what and why she paints. She will share how she finds inspiration from beauty in everyday things that bring memories of making canned salmon or fry bread with your aunties. She will also discuss how she documents things that are important to her and a part of her cultural heritage. Through painting, Larsen says, “I feel like I'm keeping a visual history of who we are for our descendants. I hope I can bring back a time or place that was happy and meaningful to others.”
Her talk on Thursday, September 18 at 3 pm, entitled “Finding Beauty in Small Things” will be about what and why Larsen paints. She likes the beauty in everyday things that bring memories of making canned salmon or fry bread with your aunties. She documents things that are important to her and part of her cultural heritage. Through painting, Larsen says, “I feel like I'm keeping a visual history of who we are for our descendants. I hope I can bring back a time or place that was happy and meaningful to others.”
Zoom details for talk on September 18 at 3 pm:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87876604105?pwd=0ELou4cxmdyBBglnBTzfZtP8bub07I.1
meeting ID: 878 7660 4105
passcode: Beauty.
The talk on Friday, September 19 at 2 pm will focus on a selection of artifacts and cultural belongings at the Sheldon Jackson Museum. Larsen will share a selection of images and information about pieces from the permanent collection, including objects she studied in storage during cultural consultations at the museum.
Zoom details for talk on September 19 at 2 pm:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87015768752?pwd=Kvim3qYaojShbZHyca1b5y5PENu0Ja.1
meeting ID: 870 1576 8752
passcode: Artifacts
Larsen is a Koyukon Athabascan, Unangax̂, Inupiaq artist esteemed for striking large-scale paintings imbued with her Alaskan life. Her work is heavily influenced by her Alaska Native roots and the natural environment. Her oil paintings often center around still life compositions and the beauty found in ordinary objects. Through her vibrant use of color and thoughtful brushstrokes, Larsen seeks to capture not only the aesthetic value of these objects, but also the rich history and cultural significance they hold. She is best known for her interpretations of jarred smoked salmon, a homage to her father's fishing legacy and her heritage. Larsen was raised in Anchorage and spent formative summers on the scenic Kenai Peninsula. She is a proud alumna of the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2015.
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