A new exhibit is now on display at the Gig Harbor campus of Tacoma Community College (TCC) by Paige Pettibon, a native of Tacoma and an alumnus of TCC. It is titled “Two Sides of the Same Chip.”
The exhibit highlights the dichotomy of casinos in indigenous communities. The goal of the exhibit is to provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between casinos and indigenous communities so both their benefits and challenges can be considered.
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Pettibon herself is a descendant of the Kootenai Tribes, Black and White, and the Bitterroot Salish of the Confederated Salish. She was raised on territories of the Coast Salish next to one of the largest urban native populations in the country. Her images are based on her lived experiences that highlight the complexities of those with indigenous identities. Pettibon uses many types of media in her work from writing and handcrafted jewelry to painting and digital design.
There are several pieces of work by Pettibon on the campus of TCC. She created a land acknowledgement sign written in English and Lushootseed, a welcome sign, and signage for the Sustainability Garden of the campus.
The exhibit runs through Friday December 6. There will be a reception for the exhibit from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday November 7.
