On Thursday, April 25, River House Arts is presenting Indian Enough, an exhibition of work by nationally recognized Seattle photographer and social documentarian Matika Wilbur. In twenty lush silver gelatin prints, Wilbur offers a brief yet insightful exploration of Native American identity in modern American society. Her goal? “I want people to know that we survived.” Raised on the Swinomish Indian Reservation in Washington State and a member of the Tulalip Tribe, Wilbur is passionately committed to revealing “the true essence of contemporary Native issues, the beauty of Native culture and the magnitude of tradition.” With that commitment in mind, she recently launched Project 562, visiting all 562 Native American Tribal Nations in the U.S. in her RV, fully equipped with a photographic studio darkroom and sleeping quarters. She will discuss her latest project at River House Arts as well as other local venues while in Northwest Ohio in May.
Opening reception 6-9pm. 115 W. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. www.river-house-arts.com. —JT
On Thursday, April 25, River House Arts is presenting Indian Enough, an exhibition of work by nationally recognized Seattle photographer and social documentarian Matika Wilbur. In twenty lush silver gelatin prints, Wilbur offers a brief yet insightful exploration of Native American identity in modern American society. Her goal? “I want people to know that we survived.” Raised on the Swinomish Indian Reservation in Washington State and a member of the Tulalip Tribe, Wilbur is passionately committed to revealing “the true essence of contemporary Native issues, the beauty of Native culture and the magnitude of tradition.” With that commitment in mind, she recently launched Project 562, visiting all 562 Native American Tribal Nations in the U.S. in her RV, fully equipped with a photographic studio darkroom and sleeping quarters. She will discuss her latest project at River House Arts as well as other local venues while in Northwest Ohio in May.
Opening reception 6-9pm. 115 W. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-8900. www.river-house-arts.com. —JT
