"This body of work, Earth Renewal Series, illustrates the traditional
yet ongoing belief of Indian people that we still honor our roles as caregivers to our
mother, the earth. The main focus of many of our ceremonies and dances is renewal, of the
earth and therefore ourselves. The images are blurred and indistinct just as our
responsibilities as earth's children and caretakers are constantly changing. Our
commitment to this responsibility is manifested in the joyous but sometimes exhausting
physical, mental and spiritual sacrifice; her gift in return is the grounding force that
is reflected in our daily lives and gives us the warrior strength to continue our modern
battles."
Athabascan Woman in Mountain, 1996
hand enhanced digital iris print on canvas
40" x 30"
Ms.
Goshorn grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, but spent every summer with her grandmother on the
Qualla Boundry (Cherokee Reservation) in North Carolina. At the Cleveland Institute of
Art, she completed a BFA in painting and photography. When she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in
1981, she became immersed in the multi-tribal environment, attending powwows and other
Native events.
Hands in Water, 1997
hand enhanced digital iris print on canvas
40" x 30"
Ms. Goshorn's work focuses on "unlearning" stereotypes and fostering
Native pride. Her work has been shown throughout the United States and Canada, as well as
in South Africa and Europe. She recently placed at the invitational Mayfest Arts Festival
in Tulsa and took first place awards at Tulsa's Philbrook Museum of Art and the Santa Fe
Indian Market.
Tsim Shian Man in Trees, 2000
hand enhanced digital iris print on canvas
40" x 30"
"As
artists we are the barometer of society. Each artist has the responsibility to contribute
to society, to comment on our surroundings and to bring beauty to it."
Native-American
Gallery
"This body of work, Earth Renewal Series, illustrates the traditional
yet ongoing belief of Indian people that we still honor our roles as caregivers to our
mother, the earth. The main focus of many of our ceremonies and dances is renewal, of the
earth and therefore ourselves. The images are blurred and indistinct just as our
responsibilities as earth's children and caretakers are constantly changing. Our
commitment to this responsibility is manifested in the joyous but sometimes exhausting
physical, mental and spiritual sacrifice; her gift in return is the grounding force that
is reflected in our daily lives and gives us the warrior strength to continue our modern
battles."
Ms.
Goshorn grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, but spent every summer with her grandmother on the
Qualla Boundry (Cherokee Reservation) in North Carolina. At the Cleveland Institute of
Art, she completed a BFA in painting and photography. When she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in
1981, she became immersed in the multi-tribal environment, attending powwows and other
Native events.
Ms. Goshorn's work focuses on "unlearning" stereotypes and fostering
Native pride. Her work has been shown throughout the United States and Canada, as well as
in South Africa and Europe. She recently placed at the invitational Mayfest Arts Festival
in Tulsa and took first place awards at Tulsa's Philbrook Museum of Art and the Santa Fe
Indian Market.
"As
artists we are the barometer of society. Each artist has the responsibility to contribute
to society, to comment on our surroundings and to bring beauty to it."
Amit May Fine Arts