Kelliher-Combs's work explores the intersection of cultural heritage and identity, grappling with the experiences of marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples in Alaska and beyond.
Her artistic practice blends traditional techniques with contemporary themes, as seen in her work 'Goodbye,' which comments on the suicide crisis among Native Alaskans.
In her art, Kelliher-Combs emphasizes the strength of collective memory and the crucial role of intergenerational knowledge in preserving Indigenous identity.
The diverse materials in Kelliher-Combs's pieces symbolize resilience and the ongoing journey for self-definition in the context of contemporary Indigenous life.
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