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Shirley Hootch (Yup’ik) Artist Talk, How I Started

August 1, 2025. Artist Talk with Shirley Hootch, a Yup’ik jeweler, shares insights into her artistic journey and cultural heritage. Shirley highlights her unique jewelry crafted from walrus ivory, baleen, and wood. Shirley reflected on her childhood inspirations, particularly her grandfathers mask making, which led her to create wooden mask earrings. She discusses her creative process, emphasizing the importance of adapting techniques to suit the materials and the significance of storytelling through her designs. Shirley elaborated on her connection to her community in Emmonak, Alaska, sharing experiences and traditional practices. Her artistic approach involves hands-on experimentation rather than detailed sketches, allowing her to explore. Shirley showcases her distinctive jewelry, including humorous pieces, and notes her collaborative efforts with other artists. www.instagram.com/shirley_hootch_jewelry/    / @shirleyhootchjewelry8794   The 2025 Alaska Native Artist Residency Program is made possible with support from the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum, Alaska Airlines, Alaska Arts Southeast, Maxwell Hanrahan Foundation and private donors.