The Site Santa Fe museum's exhibition, Once Within a Time, highlights storytelling through a showcase of over 70 artists and 27 figures. It features Helen Cordero's terracotta figures inspired by Cochiti folklore, depicting a grandfather narrating tales to children. This year's biennial not only includes artworks at the museum but also extends to various city locations, emphasizing the role of storytelling in artistic expression. Curator Cecilia Alemani reflects her research into Indigenous art and the influence of Cordero in her selection process, making storytelling its central theme.
The exhibition features over 70 artists and 27 figures showcasing the artist as storyteller and creator of narratives—symbolizing the culture of storytelling central to the exhibition.
Helen Cordero's painted terracotta figures reflect the Cochiti folklore, focusing on a grandfather figure narrating tales to children, emphasizing the importance of storytelling.
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