Known for his work with the Navajo wedge weave technique, Aspaas practices a process he calls “sheep to loom,” which entails gathering and spinning wool from the small flock of Navajo-Churro sheep he raises in Shiprock, New Mexico. In addition to spinning his own yarn, Aspaas works exclusively with natural dyes, noting that “producing textiles in the manner that [his] ancestors have done honors not only [his] relatives from the past, but also the land and animals."
The event will include a screening and remarks by the artist and filmmaker.
Light refreshments will be served in the Center's reception room starting at 5 p.m.
Support for this event is provided by Diné College's School of Arts & Sciences and the Mellon Foundation.
Questions about the film project can be directed to Kayla Jackson, Mellon Foundation Grant Coordinator, at kcjackson@dinecollege.edu