‘Radiant Geometries’ Illuminates Teachings and Technologies in the Indigenous Americas
See 'Radiant Geometries: Vectors of Knowledge from the Indigenous Americas' at the Moody Center for the Arts in Houston. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article ‘Radiant Geometries’ Illuminates Teachings and Technologies in the Indigenous Americas appeared first on Colossal .
Radiant Geometries, an exhibition at Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University, delves into the teachings and technologies of Indigenous Americans through a multi-media display of paintings, sculpture, video, sound, and more. Curated by Noor Alé, the exhibition spans South, Central, and North America to explore indigenous perspectives on cosmology, nature, narrative, and innovation.
The exhibition showcases works from diverse artists, including Melissa Cody, who uses both traditional Navajo looms and mechanized Jacquard machines to create vibrant textiles featuring both ancient and contemporary designs. Eamon Ore-Giron's large-scale geometric abstractions reference various Indigenous symbols, such as Native American medicine wheels and Amazon Basin tapestries.
Natalia Montoya Lecaros contributes four mixed-media sculptures titled Tótems de emergencia, inspired by Aymara garments that blend traditional clothing with Spanish colonial elements.
The exhibition also features works by Patricia Domínguez, Jordan Ann Craig, Nanibah Chacon, Patrick Martinez, and others, emphasizing the ways Indigenous knowledge continues to shape relationships with territories, waterways, and interspecies care. The show is on display until December 19 in Houston, with a large-scale vinyl installation by Sharmistha Ray opening on October 22 and remaining on view until January 29.
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