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Jackie Larson Bread
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Portrait of Jackie Larson Bread with award-winning artwork Keeper of Random Thoughts
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| Alma mater | Institute of American Indian Arts |
Jackie Larson Bread is a Native American beadwork artist. She is from the Blackfeet Reservation in Browning, Montana. Jackie became interested in beadwork after seeing her grandmother's beautiful pieces. Inspired by them, she taught herself how to bead when she was young. Jackie has been beading for over 20 years. Through practice and hard work, she has won many awards for her amazing beadwork.
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Learning and Art School
In 1978, Jackie went to the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She earned associate degrees in two-dimensional art and museum studies. Later, she studied at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design. In 1986, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting.
Jackie's Unique Beading Style
Jackie uses a special method called the applique stitch for her beadwork. This method uses two needles. One needle holds a row of beads. The second needle carefully pins down each bead. This helps her place every bead perfectly.
Jackie often uses a small number of colors. These colors are common in traditional Native American beadwork. They include blue, black, red, yellow, and white. When she was younger, she used fewer colors because they were cheaper. Over time, she started to use more different colors.
Jackie's art mixes old and new styles. She creates amazing pictures with beads. She uses different shades of beads to make her art look deep and real. Her beadwork often shows her rich cultural heritage. She also includes images of people from her community. You can find her beadwork on bags, leather boxes, parasols, and other traditional items.
Sharing Her Knowledge
After finishing her studies, Jackie went back to her reservation in Browning, Montana. She started working at the Museum of the Plains Indians. This job helped her learn even more about beadwork from past artists.
Jackie also teaches workshops in nearby states like Idaho and California. In these classes, she shares her knowledge of traditional beading styles. She regularly teaches beading classes with the C.M. Russell Museum.
Where to See Her Art
Jackie's beautiful beadwork is part of several important art collections:
- In 2005, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City bought her artwork Keeper of Random Thoughts. It is now part of their collection.
- Her pieces Indian Corn II and Traveling Through Indian Country are at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
- The Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, also has her artwork.
Awards and Special Honors
Jackie has won many awards for her incredible beadwork:
- In the summer of 2013, she competed in the Santa Fe Indian Market. About 12,000 artists were there. Her beaded artwork called Memory Keeper won "Best of Show."
- In the summer of 2015, Jackie worked with another Native American bead artist, Ken Williams. They won "Best of Division" in the beadwork and quillwork section at the Cherokee Art Market. Their artwork was titled "Fit for An Arapaho/Blackfeet Dandy."
- Montana's Circle of American Masters honored her. This award recognizes artists who show Montana's heritage through their art.
