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(Coteite, Massachusetts) This fall, the Cajon Museum of American Art launched Brenda Jinrui: Weaving Information, a series of narrative abstract paintings, whose vivid expression comes from the artist’s global cultural vision and Chikso heritage. The exhibition will be on display from October 6 to December 19, 2021.
Brenda Kingery: Weaving Messages exhibited 12 large-scale artworks, including artist's modeling works, contemporary mature works and new paintings. Kingery's paintings are mixed media, sometimes acrylic, sometimes oil, occasionally with mica and small objects found, applied and hidden in many layers of paint. Kingery uses the sumi-e (ink and wash) style to paint, conveying the stories of Chinese and African classical dancers and tribes, as well as the stories of Chickasaw powwow dancers that her grandmother told her when she was a child. Her works are full of life, sports and memories, and are a tribute to indigenous cultural traditions.
Kingery has traveled extensively and has influenced her work including artists from the Ryukyu Islands in Japan, indigenous communities in Mexico and Central America, remote villages in Uganda, and powwow celebrations in her hometown of Oklahoma. Kingery's views are international and humanitarian; her work involves weaving, dance, drum and song traditions, serving as a vivid reminder of people's resilience and power in protecting and celebrating their culture. Kingery cultivated a global identity while staying in touch with her Chickso history.
"Kingery blended global experience with her own painting style," said Sarah Johnson, executive director of the Cahon Museum of American Art. "She celebrates the transformation that occurs when imagination and memory collaborate, and uses her canvas to explore time, place and culture."
Brenda Kingery: Weaving Messages is curated by Heather K. Lunsford, Dean of the School of Visual Arts at Oklahoma City University.
Brenda Kingery was born in Oklahoma City in 1939 in the Chiksaw Nation, and received art painting and painting education. Kingery was first introduced into abstract expressionism because it became more and more popular in the United States. She later developed this style while studying fine arts at the University of Oklahoma, and graduated in 1961 with a bachelor's degree. Kingery moved to Okinawa, Japan in 1968, where she became friends with weavers and potters and was inspired to portray Okinawa textiles, textures, and stories into her artworks. During her stay in Japan, Kingery studied with a famous ink painter and honed her skills in the art of ancient Japanese ink painting. Kingery's works are collected in many private, corporate and public collections around the world. She is a founding member of Threads of Blessing International and traveled to Honduras, Mexico and Uganda to teach textile design at seminars that encourage women to use her native artistic skills. In 2007, Kingery was appointed by the President of the United States as a board member of the American Indian Art Association (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has exhibited in Milan, Italy; Paris, France; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Okinawa and Tokyo, Japan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Washington, DC; and Texas San Antonio.
About Cajon Museum of American Art
The Cajon Museum of American Art hosts historical and contemporary art exhibitions at the landmark Crocker House in Cotut, Massachusetts. The museum welcomes visitors of all ages to learn about art and art history, enjoy fun family-friendly activities, admire creative shows, and embrace the immortal stories of important folk artists Ralph and Martha Cahon. The museum is dedicated to celebrating American art in a way that expands knowledge, enriches the spirit, and inspires the soul.
The Cajon Museum of American Art is located at 4676 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cote Itte, Massachusetts. From June 9th to December 19th, the museum will be open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, please visit Cahoonmuseum.org or call (508) 428-7581.
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