Summer Winter is an exhibition of handwoven garments by Margaret Roach Wheeler, and of Collective Wisdom, comprising her collaboration on wall hangings with Marwin Begaye (Navajo/Diné). The exhibition presents sixteen garments inspired by Indigenous symbology and textile traditions from the southwest to the northeast along with headpieces that Wheeler created in collaboration with Maria Mayo and Alice McKee. Also featured are a selection of items designed by Wheeler and other Indigenous artists and produced for the first tribally owned textile company in the U.S., Mahota Textiles, founded by Wheeler. Summer Winter highlights Wheeler’s contributions to contemporary Indigenous fashion design, while bringing attention to the broader network of Indigenous craft traditions in the U.S.
This exhibition's opening reception coincides with the opening of the inaugural Native Fashion Week Santa Fe. Headed by Indigenous fashion expert Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, Native Fashion Week Santa Fe celebrates Indigenous designers, showcasing their innovations to entertain, educate, and evolve the fashion landscape. In collaboration with Native Fashion Week Santa Fe, our sister gallery, form & concept, is hosting a trunk show by award winning jeweler Neeko Garcia (Diné (Navajo)/Hispanic) in the gallery shop starting May 9.