Native American
Schematic design for an exhibit about vision quests and the ties between humans and animals.Visitors explore a “grove” to discover hidden scenes and displays within the trees. Part of a series of exhibitions planned for a new tribal resort.
Emergence. An installation evoking the origin stories of the Pueblo peoples.
Sightworks collaborates with Native American communities, providing assistance in grant writing, project development, curation, design & fabrication for museums, visitor centers and exhibits.
We work closely with each community to assure that the vision & voice of the tribe is powerfully expressed. We are accustomed to working with tribal councils & advisors and encourage the participation of tribal experts and artisans.
Fieldwork with tribal elders as part of a land claim project. This research was then used as the basis for exhibits at a new tribal visitor center.
Nationally traveling exhibit promoting Zuni Pueblo arts (above left); Zia & Jemez Pueblo museums
(center);
Jemez tourist stop and tribal store (right).
