Glacier Art Museum Features Wolf Point’s Archdale
Glacier Art Museum proudly presents a new solo art exhibition, Where Currents Carry the Soul: Recent Work by True Archdale. Archdale was born and raised in Wolf Point and is an enrolled Tribal member.
The exhibition will be on view to the public from June 19 to Sept. 26.
After three decades living in the Los Angeles area, Archdale recently returned to her home state. Archdale’s current work blends symbolic forms and design elements from her indigenous culture with contemporary, abstract techniques and repurposed materials.
More than 25 new works will be on view at the museum. The works range from large-scale acrylic paintings, to mixed media wall sculptures incorporating culturally significant materials. Each work contains personal narrative, symbolism, and inspiration from her heritage and the natural world.
“Much of my inspiration comes from time spent exploring the wilderness,” says Archdale, “where land becomes a teacher, guiding the spirit of my work.”
On Thursday, Aug. 20, the museum will also host a Gallery Talk and Walk-thru with Archdale from 6-7:30 p.m.
Archdale’s creative path began with both music and art, earning a dual degree at the University of Northern Colorado. As a classically trained baritone saxophonist, Archdale approaches both sound and visual art as forms of rhythm and balance. She is also an award-winning filmmaker.
Her film “Wolf Point: Red Road Stories” will also be on view at the museum and explores themes of heritage, community and cultural values. Archdale’s work is in Collections across the country and she is a participating artist in the renowned SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market.
The Glacier Art Museum (formerly Hockaday Museum of Art) is located in the cultural district of downtown Kalispell at 302 Second Ave East.
For more information, visit glacierartmuseum.org or call 406-755-5268.
