Yöhso:s Six Haudenosaunee Painters

Yöhso:s is an exhibition of Six Contemporary Haudenosaunee Painters. We have chosen painting over other mediums to connect the present to the ancient relationship that Haudenosaunee people have had with painting and to glimpse the future of the medium.

Yöhso:s is an opportunity to challenge what we consider “Haudenosaunee Art” and to highlight six exceptionally creative artists. These six painters represent only some of the incredible art being produced throughout Haudenosaunee territory. The Seneca Art & Culture Center is proud to carry on our message of Haudenosaunee presence and art.

This exhibit was made possible through the partnership of Ganondagan State Historic Site and the Friends of Ganondagan, and through the generous donation from Donn & Sharon Vickers.

Oil on canvas abstract painting with predominant blues on the outside border and red & yellow towards the center

A Haudenosaunee young girl stands behind a male Haudenosaunee elder. Both are wearing 17th century Haudenosaunee style dress.

An elder Haudenosaunee woman sleeps in her reclining chair with a window covered by a blanket in the background

Self portrait of the young Mohawk artist, she sits beneath a tree. She has had her features altered to replicate the times definition of "ideal": given blonde hair, blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and nipples have been painted over her shirt.

Self portrait of the Seneca artist. She appears to be floating in water with her hair spread out in the water. Her hair has been filled with words

Mixed media painting with imagery of people, and nature incorporating bingo cards

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Yöhso:s Six Haudenosaunee Painters

Ganondagan State Historic Site is a New York State Historic Site and a National Historic Landmark