The Use of Elements of Modern Art in the Work of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
Location
CSU 201
Start Date
18-4-2016 10:00 AM
End Date
18-4-2016 11:00 AM
Student's Major
Art
Student's College
Arts and Humanities
Mentor's Name
Gina Wenger
Mentor's Department
Art
Mentor's College
Arts and Humanities
Description
The contemporary artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is a member of a generation of Native American artists who incorporate elements of modern art in their work, as opposed to working solely within traditional pictorial methods. Artists such as Smith do not use these artistic elements simply for their aesthetic value, but rather as a means to address the violence of the colonial and post-colonial world. In her paintings and prints, Smith juxtaposes references to Native American art and history with techniques of modern art, including appropriation, collage, and the use of text. Through an examination of Smith’s use of these artistic techniques I will demonstrate how her works engage viewers in a dialogue about sexism, racism, and identity, as well as celebrate the achievements of Native American women. This type of analysis is significant in that it elucidates one of the ways contemporary artists have used the visual elements of modern art to address past and ongoing social and political issues.
The Use of Elements of Modern Art in the Work of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith
CSU 201
The contemporary artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is a member of a generation of Native American artists who incorporate elements of modern art in their work, as opposed to working solely within traditional pictorial methods. Artists such as Smith do not use these artistic elements simply for their aesthetic value, but rather as a means to address the violence of the colonial and post-colonial world. In her paintings and prints, Smith juxtaposes references to Native American art and history with techniques of modern art, including appropriation, collage, and the use of text. Through an examination of Smith’s use of these artistic techniques I will demonstrate how her works engage viewers in a dialogue about sexism, racism, and identity, as well as celebrate the achievements of Native American women. This type of analysis is significant in that it elucidates one of the ways contemporary artists have used the visual elements of modern art to address past and ongoing social and political issues.
Recommended Citation
Evenmo, Marilyn. "The Use of Elements of Modern Art in the Work of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 18, 2016.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2016/oral-session-01/3
