Lani Hotch facts for kids
Lani Hotch, also known by her Tlingit names Saantaas', Sekwooneitl, and Xhaatooch, is a talented Native American artist. She is famous for her amazing Chilkat weaving and Ravenstail weaving, which are traditional art forms of the Tlingit people.
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About Lani Hotch
Lani Hotch was born in 1956 in a place called Klukwan, Alaska. Her mother was from the Tlingit people, and her father was from Northern California.
When she was a teenager in the mid-1970s, Lani learned the special art of Chilkat weaving from her grandmother, Jennie Warren. She stopped weaving for a while after her grandmother passed away in 1977. But in 1990, she started again when another artist, Cheryl Samuel, came to Klukwan to teach Ravenstail weaving.
Lani has lived most of her adult life in Klukwan with her family. She is also very skilled at basket weaving, using materials like spruce and tree roots. Lani says that her community and the beautiful nature around her inspire her artwork.
She also teaches classes to share her knowledge of weaving and felt art. Lani believes that teaching helps pass on important skills. She says it helps students create their own special dance clothes. This also helps keep the traditions of Tlingit song and dance strong.
Amazing Artworks
Here are some of the beautiful pieces Lani Hotch has created:
- The Klukwan Healing Robe
- Berner's Bay Robe
- The Basket Mother Robe
Where Her Art Has Been Shown
Solo Shows
Lani Hotch has had her own art shows, which are called solo exhibitions:
- The Basket Mother Robe was shown at The Spirit Wrestler Gallery in Vancouver, Canada.
- Berner's Bay Robe was shown at the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center in Haines, Alaska.
Group Shows
She has also been part of shows with other artists, called group exhibitions:
- The Klukwan Healing Robe was shown in a group exhibition.
- Berries on a Sunshine Mountain was shown at Time Warp in Vancouver, Canada.
Where You Can Find Her Art
Lani Hotch's artwork is kept in these important collections:
| Museum | Location |
|---|---|
| Sheldon Museum | Haines, Alaska |
| Jilkaat Kwaan Cultural Heritage Center | Haines, Alaska |
Awards and Special Honors
Lani Hotch has received many awards for her incredible art:
- In 2006, she won second place for her modern art at the Sealaska Heritage Institute's Juried Art show.
- In 2011, she received the Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award from the First Peoples Fund. This award celebrates artists who help their communities.
- In April 2017, her tribe, the Chilkat Indian Village, gave her a very special honor. They called her a "Culture Bearer." This means she is someone who helps keep their traditions and culture alive. She is still the only person in her community to receive this high honor.
- Also in 2017, Lani Hotch won the Alaska Governor's Award for Arts in Business Leadership.
- In 2017, she also received the Native Arts and Culture Foundation Mentor Artist Apprentice Fellowship. This helped her teach and guide younger artists.
