Past Artwork
Tatanka 1 & 2
Dana Claxton
Description
With striking saturated colors, Tatanka 1 & 2 speaks to the history of Indigenous people, the land and its delicate and vulnerable ecosystem. Tatanka — tȟatȟáŋka — is a word of the Lakota community for buffalo/bison. This traditional American species once roamed the lands of the north in vast herds from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico. For many Indigenous communities, this emblematic and iconic figure of social and cultural significance represents life, spirituality, bravery, kindness, strength, and respect. It nearly became extinct due to colonial brutal tactics during the period of extermination and its value as an international commodity. Through multiple reintroductions and programs, herds have been slowly re-established on Indigenous lands to maintain their cultural and spiritual means.
Photo: Ready2Post
Additional Information
- Medium: Photography
- Year Created: 2021
- Artwork Type: Photography
- Program Name: ArtworxTO Project (New in 2021)
- Artist Website: https://www.danaclaxton.com/
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ArtworxTO Hub WEST | Cloverdale Common - PAST EXHIBITION
This hub was located at 250 The East Mall, Toronto, ON M9B 3Y8
Curator: Claudia Arana
Cloverdale Mall is a west end focal point where creative communities are catalysts for neighbourhood transformation. Pass through this year for interactive installations and multimedia exhibitions including the exhibition series HOME(LAND) curated by Claudia Arana; digital arts experiences using Virtual and Augmented Reality with Arts Etobicoke; and a community engaged project online conversations by Farrah Miranda with Lakeshore Arts.