 ©Jamie L. Luoto, "Orangutan," gouache on watercolor paper, 24x20 inches, May 2018
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 ©Jamie L. Luoto, "Sami Reindeer," gouache on paper, 14x11 inches, 2012 |  ©Jamie L. Luoto, "Sami American," oil and metal leaf on canvas, 18x14 inches, 2012 |
Two of my paintings, Sami American and Sami Reindeer, will be shown in Chico, California at the Museum of Northern California Art, as part of an all women exhibition, highlighting works relating to Persistence.
My work explores the complexities of ancestral identity and how it threads together the past, present and future. How can I relate to something that was never mine because it was never passed down in the way of traditions? My portraits contemplate the loss of Sami culture through oppression and my family’s emigration from Finland, as well as, the significance in reconnecting to the land and customs of my ancestors. My pieces are endeavors in understanding what it means to be Sami American.
Persistence
May 31 -July 15
Museum of Northern California Art
900 Esplanade
Chico, California
Museum Hours:
Thurs-Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
My work explores the complexities of ancestral identity and how it threads together the past, present and future. How can I relate to something that was never mine because it was never passed down in the way of traditions? My portraits contemplate the loss of Sami culture through oppression and my family’s emigration from Finland, as well as, the significance in reconnecting to the land and customs of my ancestors. My pieces are endeavors in understanding what it means to be Sami American.
Persistence
May 31 -July 15
Museum of Northern California Art
900 Esplanade
Chico, California
Museum Hours:
Thurs-Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
To Be Heard
at the
Old Courthouse Art Center
©Jamie L. Luoto, "America: She Was Asking For It," gouache on paper, 15x19 inches, 2016
I painted, America: She Was Asking For It immediately following the 2016 U.S. presidential election. A limited edition (edition of 10) print of this work was exhibited and sold at the first Nasty Women exhibition in NYC, 2017. 100% of the proceeds went to Planned Parenthood.
America: She Was Asking For It will be shown in Woodstock, Illinois at the Old Courthouse Arts Center, as part of what the organizers describe as "[an] exhibition [that] focuses on controversial artwork and the power artists have to highlight issues and social causes. This exhibition is an exercise in freedom of speech. The artwork in this exhibition takes a strong moral stance that either depicts intensely personal experiences or reflects and comments on society at large. Some of the work in this exhibition has been censored, or, by nature of the subject matter would be considered illegal in some countries. Art has the power to evoke strong opinions and challenge the viewer to think about a social issues in a new way. We hope you'll join us to engage in different perspectives on hot-topic social issues opening night!"
To Be Heard
June 2 - 30
Old Courthouse Arts Center
101 N. Johnson Street
Woodstock, Illinois
Gallery Hours:
Thursday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Friday–Saturday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Monday–Wednesday: gallery is closed
America: She Was Asking For It will be shown in Woodstock, Illinois at the Old Courthouse Arts Center, as part of what the organizers describe as "[an] exhibition [that] focuses on controversial artwork and the power artists have to highlight issues and social causes. This exhibition is an exercise in freedom of speech. The artwork in this exhibition takes a strong moral stance that either depicts intensely personal experiences or reflects and comments on society at large. Some of the work in this exhibition has been censored, or, by nature of the subject matter would be considered illegal in some countries. Art has the power to evoke strong opinions and challenge the viewer to think about a social issues in a new way. We hope you'll join us to engage in different perspectives on hot-topic social issues opening night!"
To Be Heard
June 2 - 30
Old Courthouse Arts Center
101 N. Johnson Street
Woodstock, Illinois
Gallery Hours:
Thursday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Friday–Saturday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Monday–Wednesday: gallery is closed
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