Virgil Ortiz, a renowned Pueblo artist, recently brought Indigenous futurism to Denver with his latest exhibition “Revolt 1680/2180: Runners + Gliders.” The show premiered in May at the History Colorado Center and centers around the 1680 Pueblo Revolt.
The exhibit features sculptures of runners wearing traditional clothing from various Native American tribes as well as glider aircraft made out of clay that was inspired by ancient petroglyphs found on cliff walls near Acoma pueblos. According to Ortiz, this artwork is meant to serve as a reminder for Indigenous people everywhere about their strength and resilience throughout history. He also hopes it will inspire them to look toward the future with optimism and pride for their culture.
In addition to displaying his artworks, Virgil Ortiz has also been giving lectures at local schools about indigenous cultures and how they have shaped our society today. Through these talks, he aims not only to educate but also to empower young generations so that they can continue preserving their heritage while looking forward to an even brighter future ahead of them.
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