September 21, 2008

Kuna Panama Indian Art, Illustrated Lecture

Mola Art among the Kuna People of Panama
Illustrated Lecture in SL
Saturday September 27
3:00 pm SLT
Museum of Music

An illustrated lecture -- "Mola Art and Aesthetics among the Kuna People of the Republic of Panama: a Unique Native American Art Form" -- will be presented by Nexus Dot, on Saturday September 27, at 3:00 pm SLT, in the Museum of Music in Second Life. Abbey Zenith and the Museum of Music are hosting the presentation.

The Kuna people of the Republic of Panama have created a unique sort of Native American art using the reverse applique technique. A selection of these art works called Molas will be displayed and available to the participants attending the program.

Nexus collected the Molas and will be the primary presenter of the illustrated lecture that will take us on a journey through this culture and art. Rusalka Nemeth, who visited the Kuna tribe, will also share some of her experiences.

Send an IM to Brianna Beresford or Abbey Zenith in-world for more information regarding the program.

To view the Mola collection in an exhibit organized by Brianna Beresford, visit the Tranquil Textile Museum in Second Life.