Discussion: This is Not O'Keeffe Country
The term “O’Keeffe Country” has been used to describe the area of northern New Mexico where Georgia O’Keeffe lived and painted, however, her presence was only a part of the larger human story that unfolded in this area over thousands of years. Join us for a panel discussion moderated by writer Dr. Alicia Inez Guzmán, discussing why the term O’Keeffe Country is an inappropriate way to describe the Abiquiú area. Panelists include Dr. Corrine Sanchez, Executive Director of Tewa Women United, Dr. Christina M. Castro, co-founder of the Three Sisters Collective, and Santa Clara Pueblo artist, Jason Garcia.
This live stream took place Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
This lecture is supported in part by a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the New Mexico Humanities Council.
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Interesting 🤔 and engaging conversation and expose' in real time. The clash of cross road cultures, colonial west colonization, modern medical treatment, native herbal medicinal health, indigenous art and history is very telling. As I've recently returned from my second only Taos Pueblo visit and stay in the area this video is definitely giving me food for thought. I😢m sad for the families whose pieces of pottery, painting and jewelry were appropriated. The love for the land and it's scapes O'keefe expressed thru her artistic expression I relate to in their physical forms. My overiding impressions are of an uplifting spiritual journey experienced within and without my being. The land is truly intriguing and enchanted giving visitors an opportunity to absorb it's magical effects. I am grateful for the welcoming recieved from many sources, at the same time understanding where it may not be the same reaction by all residents. A future with reperations to all villages, tribal members and their ancestors seems more than appropriate for a partial remedy. I believe we all in the human consciousness collective do what we know, until we know better and can do better when we are also able and willing to do so. Peace 🕊️ ♾️☮️🛐☯️💟
I feel you. I am new to Abiquiu. I work at the Abiquiu inn. I have never been an O’Keeffe groupie. I have a hard time representing the O’Keeffe mania And sainthood. At my place of employment, I am encouraged to perpetuate the O’Keeffe mystique. Thank you for this discussion. I have felt alone in my non obsession and critical belief that O’Keeffe wrongly and self indulgently tried to lay claim to this beautiful land that is so clearly enriched with a deep connection that is indifferent to O’Keeffe or any one person that would try to lay claim on it’s pure, intense, beauty and strength.
An eye-opener
An eye-opener!
Scary roads! People driving way too fast. Lots of vaping stores. But who is buying the art? Who has money? Have to put up with the guests. If I photograph a bird over 400 times do I get to adopt and own it? O'Keeffe said that she owned a mountain.