CHRIS FREMANTLE

Returned for another visit having first seen the exhibition with Lara M Evans who generously shared her knowledge having worked with the artist extensively. In particular Lara drew attention to the references to Chief Seattle’s speech of 1856 – C.S. 1856 appears on some paintings.

Maps feature as a basis for other commentaries.

Lara suggested that Jaune Quick-to-See Smith used aspects of the abstract expressionist aesthetics in part because it was recognisable to white Euro American eyes. Within this cultures clash, stereotypes play out.

Upstairs is a wall made up of sketches assembled into another work when the artist was very ill. Above the stairs the boat of animals uses store bought plastic animals alongside hand carved.