RIPPLE IN TRADITIONS presented by Four Mothers Collective

Four Mothers Collective Presents Group Exhibition Ripple in Traditions Opening November 7 at Positive Space

Presented by Four Mothers Collective, Ripple in Traditions, co-curated by Carly Treece, Rae Riggs and Brittany Bendabout, examines the significance of traditions and how they are passed down through generations, where the act of transmission is not merely passive but an active force shaping cultures and identities. With the concept of the ripple effect, traditions echo through time. Their impact evolves, while their origins remain the same. Each piece of art is a narrative carrying ancestral wisdom, customs and heritage forward to the next generation. Through the diverse mediums and stories in this exhibit, we explore the intricate bonds that bind kinship and collective memory.

Artists: Dana Tiger, Christie Tiger, Kalyn Barnoski, Jessi Sands, Raelee Fourkiller, Raychelle Shabi, Andrea Day, Aaliyah Wahwassuck, Okcate Smith McCommas, Jaime Misenheimer, Bayley Ross, Elizabeth Henley, Bradley Dry, Jessie Haase, Loren K. Waters, Rykelle Kemp, Brittany Postoak, Rae Riggs, Brittany Bendabout and Carly Treece.

Ripple in Traditions, presented by Four Mothers Collective, opens 5-9pm, Thursday, November 7, 2024, and will continue through Saturday, November 23. Free to attend.

Film Screening: Opening night will also include the documentary ᏗᏂᏠᎯ ᎤᏪᏯ (Meet Me at the Creek) by Loren K. Waters. Meet Me at the Creek tells a story of interconnectedness and Cherokee values through the lifelong fight of Rebecca Jim, a Cherokee Nation citizen and Waterkeeper Warrior, as she leads the effort to restore Tar Creek located in Miami, OK.

Gallery hours during the exhibit: Thurs, 6-8pm; Fri, 5-9pm; Sat, 12pm-5pm and by appointment.

Four Mothers Collective is an art collective founded and run by Indigenous Women, dedicated to addressing the systemic barriers and lack of representation that BIPOC women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals face in the art world. These groups often encounter limited access to resources, professional development opportunities, and platforms for showcasing their work. Our goal is to create inclusive spaces where these communities can express themselves, connect, and thrive creatively and professionally.

Contact: Nicole Finley, Founder/Director/Curator - Positive Space Tulsa [email protected]

Positive Space Tulsa is located at 1324 East 3rd Street in the Pearl District. Positive Space Tulsa was founded by local artist Nicole Finley (she/her). An art space dedicated to Womxn artists - the first and only in Oklahoma - Positive Space Tulsa believes: The letter “x” in Womxn recognizes all women, including gender expansive identities. Positive Space Tulsa is for women, nonbinary, genderfluid, genderqueer, and agender artists (excluding those who identify as male/men). Womxn is pronounced the same as woman or women.

Host or Publisher Positive Space Tulsa