Allen Sixtus Dominguez & Susanna Dominguez - #23
Series
Scope and Contents
Abstract: 7/23/2013, 7/30/2013. In interview 1, tape 1, only Sixtus is interviewed. He discusses his family history and offers his perspectives on culture. He also discusses how various federal policies have impacted cultural identity. In tape 2, he discusses his art and the philosophical processes attached to it, and how to fits within the framework of decolonization. In interview 2 Susana Dominguez joins the interview. In tape 1 of interview 2, she talks about her family history and ancient traditions of arts. Susana and Sixtus both share their artistic processes, collaboration and perspectives that ground their work and integrate it into larger spheres of expressive culture. In tape 2 of interview 2, the research manager films the mural that both Susana and Sixtus painted for the Indigenous Nations Library at UNM. They discuss their worldviews regarding murals and visual culture.
Dates
- 2012-2015
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English, with Native American language interspersed in some of the interviews
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Boxes (44 interviews)
Abstract
Alan Sixtus and Susanna Dominguez are UNM students and collaborative artists. They created the mural in the Indigenous Nations Library Program of Zimmerman Library on UNM campus. Susana received her degree at UNM College of Education. Sixtus received his bachelor’s degree in Native American Studies and his masters in Indigenous Planning with a concentration in Architecture from UNM. They are well-regarded artists with various murals in Albuquerque, including a commissioned work in the BIA Bldg. in Albuquerque. They also own their own business of Indigenous art called Ansula.
General
Keywords/Topics: Indigenous art; Mescalero Apache; Culture; Inclusion; Spiritual Ecology; Kin-centric ecology, child-rearing practices; farming and agriculture; Indigenous Nations Library Program (INLP); United nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP); NASIRG, KIVA Club; decolonization; Marshall Trilogy; Native American philosophy; ceremony; aesthetic and visual culture; traditional stories; corn
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451