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(2/2) During Covid/ lockdown, shideezhi invited me and a handful of other Diné creatives to consult on the then-upcoming renovation of the “Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories” permanent exhibit.

Three years ago on May 21st, we attended the exhibit opening, basked in memories and immersed ourselves in the shared stories of so many other Native creatives. It was beautiful.

I created this Squash Blossom and two language buttons for a pair of newly made Diné moccasins. The necklace pay homage to my parents: the hummingbird for my mother Eleanor and the rails on the naja for my father Victor Sr.

One image captures the WIP of the naja and a selfie moment of T & I. The other image captures the final creation and image used in the exhibition book 📖 ✨

More images about this opening is available on my website’s Press & Updates page.