Denver Art Museum

Stylistically speaking, Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger are very different Indigenous artists. Yet, the way each of them likes to include others in their work and design their pieces for collaboration has linked them together for a new exhibition and sculpture, both named “Each/Other,” now on display at the Denver Art Museum. 

In her work, Watt explores the connections made in sewing circles as she orchestrates large quilt-like murals with the help of various participants.

“Originally, I might have thought that many hands make light work,” Watt said. “I would compare it maybe to a barn raising where you roll up your sleeves, help your neighbor, and invite your neighbors to help you. What I was really drawn to was what happens when your eyes are diverted and you’re stitching and working with something as familiar as cloth and stories would flow.” 

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