Slideshow: Gallery redefines Alaska's art and architecture
By Kerynn Fisher, University of Alaska Museum of the North
The May 1 opening of the Rose Berry Art Gallery drew a steady steam of visitors all day. 汤姆视频 photos by Todd Paris.
Objects in the Highlights section of the art gallery include a Yup鈥檌k collar, a Gwich鈥檌n Athabascan sled bag, a Chilkat blanket and an Ipiutak-style rake. Photo by: Barry McWayne Filename: Highlights-Rake.jpg
More images on the interior of the new Rose Berry Gallery
Tlingit weaver Teri Rofkar is expert in the Raven鈥檚 Tail weaving technique. The completed robe, Ice Walkers, will be displayed in the Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery. Photo by: Kerynn Fisher Filename: IMG_5298.jpg
Even more images on the interior of the new Rose Berry Gallery
A display case in the Native Arts Marketplace section of the gallery showcases objects made in Alaska Native communities for sale as souvenirs. Alvin Amason鈥檚 painting, 鈥淥scar Scared Him With His Icon,鈥 is on a wall behind the case. Photo by: Barry McWayne Filename: Market Case 11B.jpg
Gallery area of the new Rose Berry Gallery
The mask cases include a display of Inupiaq and Yup鈥檌k Eskimo masks as well as objects from the museum鈥檚 archaeology collection. Photo by: Barry McWayne Filename: Mask Case 5A.jpg
More gallery area of the new Rose Berry Gallery
The layout of the new gallery space encourages leisurely contemplation of the works on display. Photo by: Todd Paris Filename: TP-06-1778-26.jpg
Even more gallery area of the new Rose Berry Gallery
May 1, 2005 was opening day in the new Rose Art Gallery at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Photo by: Todd Paris Filename: TP-06-1778-31.jpg
Another section of the gallery area of the new Rose Berry Gallery
May 1, 2005 was opening day in the new Rose Art Gallery at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. Photo by: Todd Paris Filename: TP-06-1778-34.jpg
A few more paintings on the wall in the new Rose Berry Gallery