Plastic Shaman
About
RISD Museum’s Research Resident, Aymar Ccopacatty (RISD BFA 2003 Sculpture) discusses and hosts a Q&A about his performance Plastic Shaman (performed on 12/1). Aymar will also discuss the potential of reconsidering the life of Andean textile and bronze objects in museum storage in collaboration with culture bearers and shares cultural and conservation considerations for the care of these ceremonial objects.
Free. Registration requested for this in-person program.
Aymar Ccopacatty is an artist, culture bearer, conservator, teacher and community organizer. Through sculpture, textiles, and installation, Ccopacatty’s work used traditional weaving techniques that speak to indigenous knowledge and environmental activism.In addition to his artistic practice, Ccopacatty consults with art institutions, such as the Smithsonian Institution, on collection care. He has a BFA in Sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design and a Master of Science with a concentration in Textiles Conservation from the University of Rhode Island.