A 23-minute masterclass in how land remembers what textbooks forget.
In preparation for his first major retrospective at the Oklahoma Contemporary in 2025, Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds reveals thoughts, formal approaches, and philosophies toward various works, including the oral history details behind his new wall installation work, Family, that continues his practice of 'primary' and 'ghost' printing.
Direction
Tippeconnie lets Heap of Birds' voice lead completely.
Production
'Ghost' printing technique explained with stunning clarity.
Director
Sunrise Tippeconnie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Heap of Birds invented the term 'ghost printing' to describe his layered monoprint technique where earlier impressions haunt subsequent ones.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho artist has been creating public art interventions since 1988, including the infamous 'Dead Indian' signage that confronted Columbus Day celebrations.
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