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M茅tis people have always understood themselves and their culture through art. The grandmothers of the M茅tis Nation adorned loved ones in exquisite beadwork, embroidery and quillwork. Every stitch embodies care and strengthens relations. History and memory are encoded in form and material. In tandem with oral tradition, objects act as memory devices for the recalling of stories. The term storied objects aligns with the widely held belief in Indigenous cultures that objects have their own life force and power. This exhibition draws on the scholarship of M茅tis art historian Sherry Farrell Racette. Describing storied objects, she writes, 鈥淭hey remember. They remember us. They remember for us.鈥�

Storied Objects: M茅tis Art in Relation considers the deep continuity between contemporary and historic M茅tis arts. The artists in the exhibition adapt, translate and transform ancient media and practices into new forms. Their works draw on the narrative power of objects to communicate knowledge of self, community and place.

Storied objects are embedded with relations and are often considered relatives themselves. Recognizing this, artworks in the exhibition create spaces for visiting and storytelling that will be activated by programs throughout the exhibition run. Visit remaimodern.org/calendar for programs as they are announced.