Episode 12

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8th Jun 2023

Continuing a Father's Artistic Legacy While Empowering the Next Generation with Traci Rabbit

What does it truly mean to carry on a legacy through art? Join us as we welcome Cherokee Nation citizen and second-generation artist Traci Rabbit, who shares her inspiring journey of following in her late father's footsteps to becoming a respected Native American artist. Traci reveals how her father's artistic influence, along with powerful Native American women like Wilma Man Killer, Joan Hill, and Dana Tiger, have shaped her approach to this deeply personal craft.

We explore Traci's artistic evolution, blending her father's style with her own unique touch, and discuss the importance of preserving Native American culture and stories in the ever-evolving world of art, fashion, and media. Traci emphasizes the significance of mentoring and teaching younger generations, as well as the responsibility of Native Americans to be the ones sharing their own stories and experiences.

As we delve into Traci's creative process, she shares valuable insights on her approach to commission work, and how he balances her commitment to mentoring the younger generation with supporting her family financially. Traci's unwavering passion for her craft and dedication to honoring her father's legacy promises an episode you won't want to miss. Open your heart and mind to the power and beauty of Traci Rabbit's artistic journey.

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Beyond the Art
The Stories that Bind Us
BEYOND THE ART is hosted by Cray Bauxmont-Flynn who strives to highlight a diversity of roles and voices across the Native American art world, from artists to museum directors and everyone in between.

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