Remembering: The Art of Quahog Maintenance
Remembering: The Art of Quahog Maintenance
Come for a deep dive into the Wampanoag connection with the Quahog as Elder, Donald Widdiss talks with us about Quahog shell significance, Artistic expression as a spiritual practice, Cultural preservation and continuity, Connection to ancestors and place, and Art as a reflection of history and understanding.
You will get to see the wampum belt created by Donald Widdiss, featured in the MV Museum exhibit, which is a contemporary piece that honors this traditional craft while also expressing the artist’s unique perspective and cultural connection.
Donald Widdiss:
“The quahog has imparted DNA that encompasses the effect of tides and time. In working with shell I interact with the metaphysical nature of creation and knowledge keeping and complete the cycle of artistic expression. We who come from this place of power, Aquinnah, work with the ancestors through locally sourced raw materials that allow us to retain culture and tradition, ensuring the continuity of knowledge, strengthening our community. The ebb and flow of history is contained in the interpretive nature of creating art that reflects this understanding. We are of this place. This is our home. This is where we belong.”
MVM Members: $15; Non-Members: $25.
DETAILS
| Date | December 3, 2024 |
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| From | 5:00 pm |
| To | 6:00 pm |
| Type | Talk |
| Venue | Martha’s Vineyard Museum |