During a year marked by the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center of Southwest Studies presented an exhibition highlighting the beauty, artistry, resilience, and joy embodied in The Durango Collection®.
Visitors to the exhibition could appreciate the skill and tradition represented in these textiles, as well as the universal design elements reflected in the wall art of Hopi artist Duane Koyawena and Diné artist Landis Bahe. Building on the successful collaboration of PIVOT: Skateboard Deck Art, the exhibition highlighted both historic and contemporary Hopi and Diné textiles that connected with the vibrant colors, universal symbols, and uplifting messages explored in the Center’s 2020 programming.
The exhibition invited visitors to draw inspiration from the weavers’ connections to the natural world and their enduring commitment to their art forms and cultural practices, alongside the complementary artworks displayed in the gallery.