OLEAN, N.Y. — The Tri-County Arts Council will hold a closing reception of Mike and Peter Jones’ Yadahta:wak Hihšönya:nö’ (Father & Son — They Make Things) exhibit from 7 — 9 p.m. Saturday in the gallery, 110 W. State St., Olean, NY.
The work of both artists reflects their Native American heritage and issues that have impacted the Hodínöhsö:ni:h or “People of the Long House”.
The reception, which will include a performance by Mike Jones on guitar and feature Seneca dishes catered by Tracie Brown, will be the last opportunity for the public to view their extraordinary exhibit of neo-traditional Iroquois pottery, paintings, and sculpture and discuss the work with the artists.
“Peter Jones almost single-handedly brought back an extinct art form that was an important part of his Haudenosaunee culture, while also putting his own take on it,” said Mikel Wintermantel, executive director of the Tri-County Arts Council. “His son Mike’s work takes those same themes, putting them into everything from painting to carving, along with the pottery he learned from his father. Peter and Mike have pieces in museums across the country, and it has been a real honor to host them here at the Tri-County Arts Council Gallery. I encourage everyone to visit the TCAC (Tri-County Arts Council) gallery to see this important exhibit before it ends on the 24th, and join us at the closing reception Saturday evening (July 24, 7-9 p.m.).”
The Tri-County Arts Council Gallery is open 12 – 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 12 – 5 p.m. Saturdays.
