Jordan Ann Craigit takes a long time to stay here: Paintings by Jordan Ann Craig
About
Jordan Ann Craig’s abstract paintings engage Indigenous aesthetics, especially Northern Cheyenne traditions, through geometric form, archival research, and reflection—inviting deep, personal exploration across seven powerful large-scale works.
Artist Jordan Ann Craig’s (Northern Cheyenne) large-scale abstract paintings reflect her engagement with Indigenous, especially Northern Cheyenne, aesthetic traditions and her dynamic and innovative exploration of color, line, and geometric form. Craig’s practice often begins with research in museum collections and archives—studying, learning from, and engaging in a dialogue with traditional Indigenous artistic forms, such as beadwork, pottery, and textiles. She also draws inspiration from the landscape of what is now the Southwestern United States, where she lives and works. The exhibition’s title, it takes a long time to stay here, comes from the poem "spinning air" by m.s. RedCherries (Northern Cheyenne), and evokes ideas of grounding and reflection. The exhibition invites a deep exploration of the seven paintings, shown together for the first time, highlighting the introspective quality of Craig’s work. As one spends extended time with each painting, its meaning is shaped by the interplay of Craig’s enigmatic and playful titles, her intricate compositions, and the perspectives of each viewer.
it takes a long time to stay here: Paintings by Jordan Ann Craig is organized by The Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University and curated by Kathleen Bickford Berzock, Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs, Janet Dees, former Steven and Lisa Munster Tananbaum Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Jacqueline Lopez, 2024–25 Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellow.
Lender
The Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University
Space Requirements
1500-2000 sq. ft.
Loan Duration
6 months
Support
Art Bridges is dedicated to partnering with and supporting institutions that focus on developing engaging, accessible, and dynamic exhibitions. Art Bridges provides 20% to 70% of total eligible costs while it's at your museum and significant funding for Learning & Engagement programming for outreach and engagement to bring new audiences.
