Buckskin to Bikinis: Interview with Felicia Ramirez-Nicosia

Earlier this month, I had the great opportunity to fly to New York for the opening of a new exhibit focusing on Iroquois wearable art. The exhibit, called Buckskin to Bikinis, is housed at the Iroquois Indian Museum, and I served as a consultant on the show.

I caught up with another consultant, Onandaga fashion designer Felicia Ramirez-Nicosia, and asked her a couple of behind-the-scenes questions about the exhibition, including her background, and her favorite pieces and moments. (We are pictured left, with awesome artist Leah Shenandoah, at the opening of the exhibit.) Scroll down to read our interview.

Buckskin to Bikinis: Interview with the Curator

I was just in New York for an opening of a brand new exhibit, Buckskin to Bikinis, which explores Haudenosaunee wearable art through pieces that range from feathered hats to beaded boots.

I had the opportunity to sit down with the curator, Colette Lemmon, and talk about some of the behind-the-scenes action for this show. An innovative new exhibit, I wanted to know where the idea for this show came from and how it developed. Scroll down to read our interview now.