Opening Friday February 20th, 5pm-8pm
An exhibition showcasing Traditional Ecological Knowledge that Indigenous people have fostered for millennia. Curated by students, Asia Thunderhawk and Lucero Armendariz. On Display February 9th-April 5th, 2026.
Each of us inhabits a niche in the natural world, each a member of our ecological communities with a responsibility to the landscape around us. This concept is best illustrated by the Traditional Ecological Knowledge that Indigenous people have fostered for millennia. Native Niches invites both the artist and guest to explore their position in ecological past, present and future. It investigates how Indigenous cultures and experiences have been influenced by flora and fauna, and envisions a future where people are no longer discrete from the web of life.
Lucero Armendariz-Klaasmeyer
“Growing up surrounded by art, science, and the natural world, Lucero has cultivated a multidisciplinary artistic identity. Working primarily with digital tools as well as oils to create illustrations and comics, Lucero explores the speculative, mundane, and endearing aspects of our world. She hopes to use her skills for science communication in the future.”
Asia Thunderhawk (Sicangu Lakota) is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Denver, Colorado. Catalyzed by the many Lakota artists in her family, she explores the relationship between North American ecology and indigenous art and culture. Her practice utilizes beadwork, natural materials, and indigenous american plants.
