A live art collaboration at the Field Museum showcased Samoan culture through the creation of 'siapo mamanu', a piece using traditional materials like barkcloth and natural dyes. Artists Su'a Uilisone Fitiao and Reggie Meredith Fitiao led participants from various regions, emphasizing generational sharing of cultural knowledge. Visitors contributed their skills and learned about their heritage, instilling pride in the Samoan community. The finished artwork will be part of an exhibition in April, promoting American Samoan culture while the museum considers ethical practices regarding indigenous community collections.
"The fact that we can come and contribute to it and learn more about it is what's exciting to me, just because of the pride that I have in being Samoan."
"It's just really exciting to see the museum come alive with these art forms," said Chris Philipp.
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