"The contemplative installation slows the viewer down, inviting a soft sense of communion with objects such as salt bottles made from woven corn husks, each hung from a grid on the ceiling in honor of one of Simas's relatives, and offering a site of peace amid fear and confusion."
"The exhibition is inspired by her fifth great-grandfather's half-brother Handsome Lake (Ganyodaiyo'), who experienced a vision after years of war and began teaching his people about working from the Seneca notion of a 'good mind' in the early 1800s."
"Simas is most known for her choreography, but she has long explored visual art in tandem with dance, at times mounting installation exhibitions and performances concurrently, as she does with this project."
Rosy Simas's exhibition A:gajë:gwah dësa'nigöëwë:nye:' at the Walker Art Center features installations that promote reflection and connection. The work honors her ancestors, particularly her fifth great-grandfather's half-brother, Handsome Lake, who advocated for a 'good mind' philosophy. The installation includes woven corn husk salt bottles, symbolizing peace amidst chaos. This exhibition is part of a larger project that combines visual art and performance, showcasing Simas's dual talents in choreography and installation art, and has garnered her national recognition and awards.
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