BENNETT HU 2026 :)

BENNETT HU 2026 :)

Anthropology

Anthropology

Remembering culture

Remembering culture

YEAR
LOCATION

YEAR
LOCATION

2021
Vashon Center for the Arts


2021
Vashon Center for the Arts

“We want the documentary picture of the people and their homeland—a picture that will show the soul of the people.”

 -Edward S. Curtis

 

Ever changing, the unique expression of everyday existence shared among peoples and places, culture is a fascinating element of the world. American photographer Edward Curtis was able to document Native Americans during the early 1900’s, at a time when native culture was being further pushed out by the advancements of the 20th century. His photos are the inspiration of this work, by which I explore and experience a turning point of Native American culture, through the re-creation of Curtis’ photos in cardboard.

“We want the documentary picture of the people and their homeland—a picture that will show the soul of the people.”

 -Edward S. Curtis

 

Ever changing, the unique expression of everyday existence shared among peoples and places, culture is a fascinating element of the world. American photographer Edward Curtis was able to document Native Americans during the early 1900’s, at a time when native culture was being further pushed out by the advancements of the 20th century. His photos are the inspiration of this work, by which I explore and experience a turning point of Native American culture, through the re-creation of Curtis’ photos in cardboard.