Tomashi Jackson's 'The Land Claim' at Parrish Art Museum explores racial histories through multimedia works

The Parrish Art Museum unveiled Tomashi Jackson's exhibition 'The Land Claim' on July 7, 2021, which continued until November 7, 2021. Born in Houston in 1980, the artist produced seven multimedia pieces that delve into the histories of Indigenous, Black, and Latinx communities on Long Island's East End. During the Covid lockdown, Jackson conducted interviews with nine local residents, including Shinnecock Nation members Shane Weeks and Kelly Dennis. The exhibition's outdoor opening featured an Algonquin ritual and utilized materials such as wampum dust and soil from the area. Jackson's artwork engages with color theory and historical discourse, with notable pieces like 'Three Sisters' and 'Among Protectors' focusing on land reclamation. A catalog spanning 96 pages is set to be released in fall 2021.