Hold to This Earth review – an explosion of anger as Indigenous America shakes up Yorkshire

A new art show opened in Yorkshire. It is at a sculpture park. Thirty-eight Indigenous American artists made the work. The show is called Hold to This Earth. It fills underground galleries. Artists use many materials. They use weaving, beads, and clay. They also use videos and photos. Some artists use glowing neon lights. Each artist shows their culture.

Many pieces talk about old wrongs. These wrongs include stealing land. Edgar Heap of Birds makes protest signs. The signs fight for sacred places. Yatika Starr Fields shows tents. These tents were at Standing Rock. Water Protectors used the tents. Rose B Simpson makes clay figures. The figures show Indigenous women. The figures connect past and present.

Some critics say the show is small. They say it cannot show all Indigenous art. But the show is strong. It shows a united community. The community shares a history. The show runs until April eighteenth.

Sources: theguardian.com