End of Silence: A Punk Survey of Gregg Deal
August 12-October 9, 2022
About Gregg Deal
Gregg Deal, (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe) is a multi-disciplinary artist, activist, and "disruptor."
End of Silence opening reception. Photo credit Adrienne Kendall.
About End of Silence
The ethos of Punk parallels the ethos of Indigenous people so profoundly that its resonance with Native people should be obvious.
Disenfranchisement, pushing against power structures that restrict, oppress or suppress, questioning and challenging authority are coupled with the overwhelming desire to fight for truth while remaining wholeheartedly free.
The very existence of Indigenous people is distorted and consumed for the entertainment of the masses. Indigenous silence isn’t really silence, but the erasure of Native voices. This exhibition, similar to a Punk rock anthem, amplifies this erasure and captures an honest and authentically articulated experience and thus ends the silence.
About the Roots Radical Exhibition Program
Every year, RedLine hosts exhibitions within a social justice-focused Exhibition Program. The theme of each year’s Exhibition Program kicks off during our annual 48 Hours summit in August.
Roots Radical supports Native-led organizations and artists, and the deeper exploration of our communities’ collective ancestry and Indigenous histories.
Image credits: Wes Magyar
