Matt Watt's work Sky Dances Light (Forest) IV, Sky Dances Light (Forest) V, and Sky Dances Light (Forest) VI will be included in “Making a Noise: Indigenous Sound Art” at the Shelburne Museum (Shelburne, VT) opening Saturday, June 21st - October 26th. This group show merges sound and textile design to explore connections between humans and the nonhuman world. Indigenous artists explore this connection through interactive, multisensory works that honor artistic histories and speak to contemporary issues.
"Although they are often treated as separate artistic mediums, sound and textiles are inextricably linked: the swish of silk, rustle of cotton, or scratch of tulle all bring to mind memories of textiles that have spoken their presence. Today, prominent Indigenous artists are making art at the intersection of sound and textile design. They draw on historic forms to create complex, culturally pressing work. Many of these works are interactive, allowing visitors to both feel and hear the layered meanings."
Making a Noise: Indigenous Sound Art
Shelburne Museum
June 21 - October 26, 2025
For more information: https://shelburnemuseum.org/exhibition/making-a-noise/