Description

This piece represents my father, a cultivator. We have a rich history intertwined with the cultivation of corn, celebrated through traditional ceremonies and practiced by skilled farmers. There is also a spiritual connection ingrained in the cultivation of corn, with the first woman in our creation stories, "Selu" having the name for corn. And while historically, farming was predominantely associated with Cherokee women, in more modern times, many men have become the primary farmers. These traditions reflect a deep connection to the land, giving me greater appreciation for the Earth's abundance.

About the Artist

Karla Blackfish is a public health research scientist and new to the art scene. She has had an interest in art from a very young age and was encouraged by her high school art teacher to pursue her passion, but other influences took her in a different direction. Much later in life, Karla decided to return to that passion, studying under Knokovtee Scott, working with Mankiller Pearl Shells, making jewelry. She has also briefly studied under Steve Mashburn in sterling silver jewelry. Karla is currently studying pottery under the guidance of Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson and Tama Roberts. She feels she has been greatly influenced by the pottery style of Jane Osti. Pottery is now a part of her life, and she considers her pottery classmates and associates her family. Karla holds the attitude that making art, no matter how well or poorly, is a way to grow in character.

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