In an exhibit that explores Native American identities from the 1800s to present day, Klamath/Modoc artist Natalie Ball reexamines hidden stories and dominant narratives to create a contemporary interpretation of indigenous genealogy and heredity. She does this through her constructed installations and use of found objects, painting and drawing. These installations provide for an intimate and inclusive space for witnessing identity, history and experiences to negotiate and reevaluate an ongoing auto-ethnographic narrative. Ball received her BA in Ethnic Studies from the University of Oregon and her MFA in Indigenous Visual Arts from Massey University in New Zealand.
The Goudi’ni Gallery is situated on the ground floor of the Humboldt State University Behavioral & Social Sciences building located near Union St. and 17th St. in Arcata. The gallery is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between the hours of 12-5 p.m., Thursday 12-7 p.m., Friday 12-5 p.m., and Saturday 10-2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please contact the gallery office at (707) 826-5814 or visit the artist’s website at nataliemball.com.