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Artist Wendy Red Star Emphasizes Art's Role in Identity

4/2/2026

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Wendy Red Star, a multimedia artist from the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, says art is essential for identity and remembrance.
Red Star's work in photography, sculpture, and performance reflects her upbringing and cultural heritage.
Red Star mentions Crow Fair experiences and her link to Sits in the Middle of the Land, who defined Crow territory.
Red Star states, 'If I don't make art, then I'm not fundamentally me'.

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Story summary

Wendy Red Star, a multimedia artist from the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, says art is essential for identity and remembrance.
Red Star's work in photography, sculpture, and performance reflects her upbringing and cultural heritage.
Red Star mentions Crow Fair experiences and her link to Sits in the Middle of the Land, who defined Crow territory.
Red Star states, 'If I don't make art, then I'm not fundamentally me'.