Ruth Chase
2018 Collection
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Acrylic on Canvas

“Where Do We Go From Here" expresses the significance of the Nisenan to our community. How the American dream has played a roll in their development as a tribe externally and internally. ‘nisem humwa’a’ is Nisenan for : My family is from my heart or, my heart is drawn to my family (exact translation is difficult). An interpretation of a photo from 1967: Shelly Covert being held by Grandpa Ralph, her mother Ginger (Virginia) Lee Rose-Covert and her father. Created for Belonging, an arts initiative through Nevada County Arts Council and California Arts Council Grant Artist in Communities.