Oh So Iroquois (English and Iroquoian Languages Edition)

Publication of a group exhibition featuring the work of two dozen artists who belong to the Iroquois Confederacy, an historical alliance of many nations scattered over two countries and countless urban centres. Essayists explore the dynamism of both traditional and contemporary Iroquoian creative processes, discussing work that is deeply rooted in a cultural system of values and æsthetic qualities that permeate contemporary social, political, spiritual, and economic life. Together, as members of the Confederacy, these artists affirm and examine this collective art history through symbolism, narrative, colour, and contemporary and traditional media. By presenting a broad range of art situated in relation to an Iroquois world-view, the project aims to challenge the long-standing pan-Indian classification of Native North American art. Participating artists include Shelley Niro, Greg Staats and Jeff Thomas. In English, French and Mohawk.