Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art opens at the Fowler Museum on January 12, 2025, and runs until July 13, 2025. This exhibition emphasizes the knowledge of Tongva, Cahuilla, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay communities through a diverse collection of objects, stories, and contemporary artworks that advocate for a resurgence of Native ecological practices, particularly around fire. Curated by Daisy Ocampo Diaz, Michael Chavez, and Lina Tejeda, the exhibition challenges conventional perceptions of fire and highlights its role as a vital component of cultural and environmental sustainability. Collaborations with prominent community leaders enrich the narrative, showcasing how traditional practices can inform modern ecological stewardship.
Cast and Creative Team for Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art at Fowler Museum
Creative Team
William Madrigal
Community Leader
Marlene’ Dusek
Community Leader
Wesley Ruise Jr.
Community Leader
Stanley Rodriguez
Community Leader
William Pink
Community Leader
Lorene Sisquoc
Community Leader
Myra Masiel-Zamora
Community Leader
Daisy Ocampo Diaz
Curator
Michael Chavez
Curator
Lina Tejeda
Curator
Lazaro Arvizu
Community Leader
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