IndigeModels
A Throwback to the IndigeModel Fellowship
(THROWBACK)
Over the next few weeks I’m going to be posting older projects because I’m migrating my information over from my website. These are some older projects but I think still useful. Hope you enjoy
This is a project I actually received funding for! I applied to a fellowship with the Center for Cultural Power and I received about 18 months of funding and support to help me work through and create some amazing artwork in collaboration with Three Precious Miracles. It all culminated in a final showcase at the Huhugam Heritage Center back in 2023.
The idea was to create some models that would help to bring connection and story to folks around history. I specifically wanted to focus on O’odham history as part of this project. I’m most excited that some of the models are still being used today at Three Precious Miracles for events with children in the foster care system.
As part of this project I created 10 O’odham-inspired 3D models through going out to local district meetings and other groups like Youth Council and Elder Concerns. Had some amazing feedback and worked with some amazing artists to help design some 3D models that are more representative for our Community.
Above is a segment completed for Gila River Broadcasting on the final showcase. As far as I know, the diorama of models is still available to view at the Heritage Center near Wild Horse Pass.
If you are interested in seeing the full set of models I put together an audio playlist that explains the thoughts behind each model here.
I could probably write a lot more about this project - I can’t thank the Center for Cultural Power enough for the time and support to do this project, and the freedom they gave me to do… basically whatever I wanted.
It was that time and support that also helped me to dive very deep into a lot of culture and history knowledge and complete the first iteration of the O’odham Learning Library.
I’ll also post a link on the main Substack page for folks who want to view and download the 3D files directly. Happy Printing.