Behind The Loom

The Legacy, Heritage & Resilience of Navajo Weaving

Photographs and reflections by Fluerette Estes

Jun 2, 2022 - Aug 7, 2022

Lost Origins

3110 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Fri 7-9pm | Sat 12-5pm | Sun 3-5pm

All other times by appointment

Opening Reception Thursday Jun 2nd 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Artist Talk Sunday Jun 5th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Reception Event Details

Will have DJs and other entertainment. Starts at 7pm.

Exhibit Description

“I’ve seen blood, sweat, and tears poured into their looms and felt the struggle to keep culture & tradition thriving”

Behind the Loom is a collection of images & essays documenting Navajo Weaving, one of the most sought after Native American art forms, by Navajo photographer, Fleurette Estes. Inspired by the labor of her stepmother and sister, both famed master-weavers, Fleurette was compelled to pick up her camera and document the stories, struggles and people keeping the weaving traditions alive.

This body of work was made possible in part by the Focus on the Story Emerging Storyteller Grant.

Presented By Lost Origins Gallery Curated By Molly Roberts and Jason Hamacher Made Possible By Made possible in part by The Focus On The Story Emerging Storytelling Grant

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