The Burke Museum has acquired Alison Bremner’s piece, “Raven’s Cloak” for their permanent collection. (Pictured on display at Here & Now: Native Artists Inspired.)

“Raven’s Cloak” is a dance blanket made of wool and vintage glass beads. The piece was inspired by a study of Tlingit regalia, and imagined as a continuation of the traditional art forms. The design depicts the wings, body and tail of a Raven.

“Raven’s Cloak” will be on display at the Burke Museum through July 27, 2015.

The Portland Art Museum has acquired Alison Bremner’s piece, “Two”, for their permanent collection.

“Two” is a pendant from the Potlatch Dollar series. The copper shield, or tináa, was an object of wealth and prestige among the Northwest Coast First Nations people. It was brought out to display during potlatch, and represented more than just the value of the copper. Potlatch Dollars jewelry came out of considering the concept of money, as any self employed artist will do. Tináas once held a money-like value that today is held by dollar bills. A light came on, and Potlatch Dollars were born by superimposing images of money onto copper shields.

Bremner is thrilled to have her work join the Portland Art Museum.