Hanis Coos artist Sara Siestreem is known for her abstract paintings grounded in her Indigenous heritage. In dance apron , her second solo exhibition at Elizabeth Leach Gallery, Siestreem continues her broad but focused exploration of imagery addressing land, place and collective identity.

Siestreem’s visual language is rooted in patterns drawn from the Coos weaving tradition. Place and ecology are directly reflected in the work. She was awarded the Hallie Ford Fellowship in the visual arts this year. The fellowship is for artists who have “demonstrated a depth of sophisticated practice and potential for significant future accomplishment,” according to a statement by The Ford Family Foundation.

Salmon, scallops and oyster shells show up in photocopied images and geometric patterns alon

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