GREAT BASIN NATIVE ARTIST

The Story Behind My Photography

Growing up as a Western Shoshone Indian in Northern Nevada, I lived in what is known as "Indian Country." As an adult, I found solace in photography, which served as a therapeutic escape from the stresses of my job as a social worker on my reservation. Through my lens, I capture the stories of my people, my culture and the land that we have called home for generations. My photography is a tribute to my ancestors, who have walked these lands long before me. I aim to showcase the beauty of our traditions and the resilience of our people, who have faced countless challenges over the years. I strive to capture the essence of my community and to preserve its rich heritage for future generations.

Through my work, I hope to inspire others to embrace their own cultural identities and to appreciate the diversity of the world around us. My passion for photography has led me to document the unfiltered allure of contemporary indigenous landscapes, particularly within my Western Shoshone Reservation. My photographs aim to showcase the simplicity of life for those who still reside there, as well as the untamed Native spirit that still thrives within the land.

Previous Exhibits

• West Linn Library
• Dee Denton Gallery-Lakewood Theatre
• Happy Valley Library
• Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
• Beavercreek Public Health Center Gallery
• Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
• Mary's Woods Provincial House Private Gallery
• Clackamas County Public Services Building Gallery
• Lake Oswego Adult Community Center Oak Room Gallery
• "Capturing Place Exhibit" at the Arts Council of Lake Oswego
• The Clackamas County Development Services Building Galleries

Memberships

• Clackamas County Arts Alliance
• Nevada Museum of Art Great Basin Native Artist
• Enrolled Member of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Nation

Media

• Capturing the American West by Sam Stites for the Lake Oswego Review
• Artist Interview with Nicolette Hume for the West Linn Library

To Contact or Purchase Art Visit:

www.nicolettehume.com