When The Earth Was New

Two Rivers director Juanita Espinosa says that for Native Americans, the present is “synonymous with the past.” This truth of native culture runs through the works in the gallery’s latest exhibit. In a seamless mesh of tradition and modernity, various interpretations of the concept of dodem (Ojibwe for “family”) and the original clan systems (Crane, Loon, Fish, Bear, Marten, and Wolf) reconnect humanity with the natural world. For those who may not be up on their clan facts, a cheat sheet is available to bring further meaning to the paintings, intricate pencil sketches, sculptures, and dream catchers on view. 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis; 612-879-1780