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dataLR[1] = new data("images/collaboration/lr01a_l.jpg","<font><strong>Rebecca Lyon</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;August 2002<br><br>&quot;I was born in Cordova, Alaska and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. I am part Alutiiq (Aleut) and Athabascan. I have always had a love for the visual arts. I have studied art at the University of Alaska, Anchorage but I am a self-taught metalsmith. I have chosen copper and glass as my media. Copper has been used by many different Native cultures in Alaska.<br><br>My works in copper and glass make an artistic and creative connection with my native heritage. To me, glass was copper's perfect partner. They compliment each other, the solid and the liquid. I hammer each piece of copper by hand on a cedar board paying special attention to the number of times each mark is struck.&quot;</font>")
dataLR[2] = new data("images/collaboration/lr02a_l.jpg","<font>Touching Copper Woman<br>Copper, silk screened, etched glass and copper foil glass are drilled and layered over copper sheets<br>22” W x 22”H x 2” D<br>1999<br><br>&quot;The image in this piece is that of my great grandmother Anastasia- Nancy Hedberg, 1886-1940. She was an Athabascan woman from Copper Center, Alaska.<br><br>Her life, like other native people of her time was filled with untold hardships. Discrimination and ostracism of native people was the norm. Signs hung in store windows, declared 'No Dogs or Natives Allowed' heralding and condoning the white man’s truth that natives were subhuman. This fact typifies for me the conditions of her life and reveals the strength she must have had to survive.<br><br>In this piece I have invoked her image five times in the shape of a cross signifying both crucifixion and the four directions. She suffered the sins of being native in a changing world. I use copper in this piece to give homage to the place my grandmother came from and the beautiful color of her skin. I have etched my hand print on the glass circle symbolizing my desire to reach out through time to know her power and beauty.&quot;</font>")
dataLR[3] = new data("images/collaboration/lr03_l.jpg","<font>Tlingit Chief’s Headdress<br>Copper, moose hide, shell and horse hair<br>7&quot; H x 8&quot; W x 8&quot; D<br>2001<br><br>&quot;A contemporary version of a Tlingit chief’s headdress.&quot;</font>")
dataLR[4] = new data("images/collaboration/lr04_l.jpg","<font>Raven Headdress<br>Copper, shell and beads<br>8&quot; H x 14&quot; W x 9&quot; D<br>2001<br><br>&quot;A contemporary version of a Kwakiutl raven headdress.&quot;</font>")
dataLR[5] = new data("images/collaboration/lr05a_l.jpg","<font>Contemporary Alutiiq (Aleut) Hunter's Visor<br>Hammered copper, copper wire, trade beads, semi precious stones<br>6” H X 8” W X 11” D<br>2001<br><br>&quot;The traditional Alutiiq (Aleut) hunter’s visor or hat was constructed of bent wood. In most instances they were highly decorated with paint of bright colors and applied elements of carved ivory, trade beads, and sea lion whiskers. Men were the traditional makers of these hats but they decorated them in a manner of Alutiiq women which was said to be more attractive to animals.<br><br>They were more than an article of head gear to simply protect the wearer from the elements. Because of the shape of these hats a strong wind could capsize the baidara (boat) making them sometimes dangerous to wear. These visors were highly valued by the people.<br><br>I was inspired by the thought of an Aleut hunter embarking on a hunt into the open sea. The hunter puts on his visor and is transformed from the human realm into the realm of the seal, sea otter, or even the whale. He becomes one of the animals he hunts, with the magical ability to attract these animals.<br><br>This hunter’s visor is my interpretation of the traditional hunter’s visor made and worn by my ancestors. I meant for it to be a tribute to them and the great artistry they achieved.&quot;</font>")
dataLR[6] = new data("images/collaboration/lr06_l.jpg","<font>Gods of Copper River<br>Hammered copper, glass and copper<br>13” H x 32” W x 2” D<br>2000<br><br>&quot;I was inspired by a story I read about the first potlatch coppers and how they were made from mythical copper fish from the Copper River. Anyone lucky enough to catch these copper fish were destined to become wealthy and powerful. In this piece I have tried to convey how the fish of this mighty river are the bringers of life and should be treated with respect.&quot;</font>")                                                                                                                                    
dataLR[7] = new data("images/collaboration/lr07_l.jpg","<font>Oh, Baby of Mine<br>Contemporary Alaskan Athabaskan baby belt<br>Hammered copper, copper wire, beads and moose hide<br>14&quot; H x 35&quot; W x 2&quot; D<br>2001<br><br>&quot;The traditional Athabascan baby belt or strap was used by mothers to carry their very young children on their backs. They were made of moose hide richly and lovingly decorated using porcupine quills and trade beads. They are still made and used in Alaska today.<br><br>These utilitarian objects so lovingly labored over by women of my heritage also tell the story of mothers in every corner of the world. It is a story of the way mothers labor to hold their children near and out of harms way.<br><br>I have recreated the traditional Athabascan baby belt out of non-traditional materials. I see this belt as a banner, waving the message of a mother’s love, 'Oh, baby of mine'.&quot;</font>")
dataLR[8] = new data("images/collaboration/lr08_l.jpg","<font>&quot;I’d like to thank the NMAI and the wonderful staff for allowing me this life-changing opportunity. I learned of this opportunity only though the Conexus web site while just surfing the internet.<br><br>It was a dream come true to be selected for this fellowship. It is my most sincere wish that other Native artists who find inspiration from traditional art and artifacts become more aware of this program.&quot;<br><br>The artist can be contacted at: ak1lyon@gci.net</font>")

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