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Guendolen Carkeek Plestcheeff Fund for the Decorative and Design Arts
Ksgooga Gwisgwaasgm Gyemk | Janice Jainga Lonergan in the Artist Studio
Date & Time
Friday, November 29, 2024
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Join Ts'msyen – Lak Gi Bou (Ts’ymsen Wolf Clan), Weaver & Artist Ksgooga Gwisgwaasgm Gyemk | Janice Jainga Lonergan in the Artist Studio.
About Ravenstail Weaving
Raven's Tail weaving is a traditional form of geometric weaving-style practiced by Northwest Coast peoples. The practice of Raven's Tail and Chilkat weaving originated among the Ts'msyen, and was retained by traditional Tlingit and Haida weavers in present-day Alaska and Canada. Raven's Tail weaving is thought to be a precursor to Chilkat weaving. Raven's Tail weaving has sharp, geometric lines and minimal colors, traditionally. After the 1800s, Raven's Tail died out of popularity and due to the rise of new weaving innovations and techniques. The Raven's Tail weaving technique almost went extinct after 200 years of inactivity. Cheryl Samuel was responsible for the revival of Raven's Tail weaving, and by the mid-1980s she had obtained permission from several Pacific Northwest Indigenous tribes to revive the art to regularly teach classes on the subject.
About the Artist
Janice is honored to carry on the traditions of her ancestors through her art and weaving. Janice is actively reviving her Ts'msyen culture that was once on the verge of being lost. Her artwork not only connects her to her culture, as it allows Janice to keep alive her ancestors’ way of life and traditions. Ms. Lonergan shares and teaches Ts'msyen art to family and the urban native members in her community to honor our ancestors and to keep our traditions alive. Janice's passion has led her to efforts to actively share and teach Raven’s Tail and Chilkat weaving among her Ts’msyen urban relations. Janice's art ranges from traditional cedar, Chilkat and Raven’s tail weaving to more contemporary designs, in cedar and beaded pieces. Her creations range from regalia which includes button robes, tunics, aprons, hats, headbands, vests and moccasins, to woven items such as baskets, hats, and jewelry to copper metal work.
