A multimedia exhibition from artists who protested the Dakota Access Pipeline in Standing Rock, North Dakota, is on display at Fresno State until Jan. 27.
The exhibition titled “This is a Creation Story: Merritt Johnson and the Unnamed Collective,” combines video, sculptures and performances to focus on themes such as cultural appropriation, diversity, creativity, the survival of land and culture, the impact of violence and limited resources.
Artist Merritt Johnson and members of the “Unnamed Collective” filmed at Standing Rock in October and November. They believe humanity has the duty to live in harmony with everyone and all living things.
The exhibition will be displayed at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Johnson will lecture from 3:30 to 5 p.m on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Conley 101. The exhibition and lecture are free.