Lori is from
Cherokee, NC and is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians. She received her formal training at the Institute of
American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she earned
her Associate of Fine Arts Degree in 2-D and 3-D Arts. She then
went to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) where she earned
her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Arts.
During her studies
at the UTK, Lori participated in the Study Abroad Program and attended
a semester at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in
Melbourne, Australia. This was a great opportunity for her to
experience Aboriginal art up close, which has had an influence on Lori’s
artwork.
Lori’s art
reflects her cultural background, evident in subject matter. Lori
has always been interested in art and the stories of the Cherokee people.
Throughout her youth, she was surrounded by the traditional arts of
the Cherokees, having a grandmother who was a basket maker, a grandfather
who was a well-known mask carver, and many family members who are also
artistic. Much of Lori’s artwork is full of Cherokee stories,
some from Myths and legends and others from family stories and experiences.
Looking at Lori’s artwork is like storytelling in the form of image.
She uses color, pattern, and design to create a narrative that combines
abstract forms with figurative forms. Lori works mostly in acrylic
paints, but also likes to use watercolor and oils.
Lori has painted under her former name, Lori A. Lossie, but has returned to using her maiden name, Lori A. Reed. Therefore, you may see artwork that is signed with either name, depending on the year a piece was created. Lori continues to live on the Qualla Boundary with her family.
Born:
November 25,1970
Tribal Affiliation:
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Professional Affiliation:
Member, Qualla Mutual Arts & Crafts Cooperative, Cherokee, NC.
EDUCATION:
1996-2000 University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN; Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Studio Arts (Drawing Concentration); December 2000.
1997, Fall Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT); Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA; Study Abroad Program, Center for International Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
1993-1996 Institute of American Indian Arts; Santa Fe, NM; Associate of Fine Arts Degree; Studio Arts (Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Arts), May, 1996.
AWARDS:
2009 Honorable Mention, Painting “A good Practice”; Trail of Tears Art Show & Sale. Cherokee Heritage Center, Tahlequah, OK.
2008 First Place, Painting Division “A Good Practice”; Cherokee Indian Fair, October 7-11, Cherokee, NC.
2008 Third Place, Drawing Division “Chickadee”; Cherokee Indian Fair, October 7-11, Cherokee, NC.
2008 Third Place, Drawing Division “Chickadee”; Southeast Tribes Art Show and Competition, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
2008 Third Place, Painting Division “Eagle Dancer”; Southeast Tribes Art Show and Competition, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
2008 Third Place, Contemporary Pottery Division “Miniature Wedding Vase”; Southeast Tribes Art Show and Competition, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
2008 Third Place, Traditional Pottery Division “Large Bowl”; Southeast Tribes Art Show and Competition, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
2007 Third Place, Painting Division “Wolftown Indian Ball”; Cherokee Art Market Competition. Cherokee NC, July 18.
2006 First Place, Painting Division “Wolftown Indian Ball”; Cherokee Indian Fair, Cherokee, NC.
2003 Third Place, Drawing Division; Cherokee Indian Fair, Cherokee, NC.
2001 First Place, T-shirt Design Contest for Cherokee Fitness Council. Cash Prize.
2001 Second Place, Drawing Division; Cherokee Indian Fair, Cherokee, NC.
2000 Third Place, Drawing Division; Cherokee Indian Fair, Cherokee, NC.
1999 Third Place, Drawing Division; Cherokee Indian Fair, Cherokee, NC.
1999 Third Place, Drawing Division; Great Smokies Gallery Art Competition, Cherokee, NC. July 24.
1998 Third Place, Open Division; Cherokee Indian Fair, Cherokee, NC.
1996 Two-Dimensional Alumni Award; Institute of American Indian Arts Alumni Association; Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM. May.
PUBLICATIONS:
2009 “Generations, Cherokee Language Through Art” Catalog.
2006 Fall; Luxury Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue Mountain Living. “Art Ingrained, Cherokee Artists Search for Contemporary Bearing” Jill Ingram.
2005 April; Artwork for Western Carolina University’s “Literary Arts Festival”; $250
2002 May; Design for “Cherokee Elementary Art Explosion” Poster.
1997 Spring; “The Phoenix”-The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Literary/Arts Magazine. “Self-portrait”, pulp painting.
1996 Fall; “The Phoenix”-The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Literary/Arts Magazine. “Untitled Drawing”, mixed media.
JURIED SHOWS & MARKETS:
2009 April 25-May 17: “38th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale” Cherokee Heritage Center, Tahlequah, OK.
2008 September 19, 20 “Southeast Tribes Art Show and Competition” Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
1996 November 15-December 14; “Third Annual UT Juried Student Art Show”; University of Tennessee, University Center Gallery Concourse; Knoxville, TN.
OPEN SHOWS & MARKETS:
2009 July 16-18, “Cherokee Art Market” (Festival of Native Peoples), Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
2008 October 18, “Open Air Market” Qualla Co-op, Cherokee, NC.
2008 October 7-11, “Cherokee Indian Fair” Cherokee, NC.
2008 August 30, “Open Air Market” Qualla Co-op, Cherokee, NC.
2008 July 17-19, “Cherokee Art Market” (Festival of Native Peoples) Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
2007 July 19-21, “Cherokee Art Market” (Festival of Native Peoples), Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
Cherokee, NC.
Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee, NC.
2005 August, “IAIA Alumni & Student Sale” Santa Fe, NM.
2005 April; “Cherokee Elementary Art Explosion” Cherokee, NC.
2004 October “Cherokee Indian Fair” Cherokee, NC
2003 November; “Harrah’s Cherokee Community Day”, Cherokee, NC.
2003 October “Cherokee Indian Fair” Cherokee, NC
2002 October “Cherokee Indian Fair” Cherokee, NC
2002 May 14; “Cherokee Elementary Art Explosion” Cherokee, NC.
2001 October “Cherokee Indian Fair” Cherokee, NC
2000 October “Cherokee Indian Fair” Cherokee, NC
1999 October “Cherokee Indian Fair” Cherokee, NC
1999 July; “Great Smokies Gallery Art Competition”, Great Smokies Gallery, Cherokee, NC.
1998 October “Cherokee Indian Fair” Cherokee, NC
EXHIBITIONS:
2009 June 1-30; Lowcountry Cherokee and Native American Art Showcase (LSNAAS). North Charleston City Gallery, Mount Pleasant, SC.
2009 May 22-August 16; “Generations, Cherokee Language through Art”, Cherokee National Historical Society, Inc., Cherokee Heritage Center, Tahlequah, OK.
2007 May 4-June 22; “Bridging Generations; Traditional and Contemporary Cherokee Art” Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86. Waynesville, NC.
2005 February 26-August 13; “Of the Cave” LIFT, Contemporary Artist Gallery, Cherokee, NC.
2005 February-April; “IAIA Show” LIFT, Culture Artist Gallery, Cherokee, NC.
PERSONAL SHOWS:
2007 December 6, 7; “FINE ART SALE” 7-10pm, Wolftown Community Building, Cherokee, NC.
LOGO DESIGNS & COMMISSIONED WORK:
2008 July; “Eagle Dancer” Painting for Sean Poe. $500
2006 April; “7 Clans” 8 Painted Tiles for Cherokee Diabetes Program Meditation Garden. Joel Queen. $500
2006 April; “Cherokee Elders Project” Logo Design. West Virginia University, Dr. Turner Goings. $350
2005 April; “Literary Arts Festival” Poster. Western Carolina University. $250
2004 Spring; “Walking to Jerusalem” Logo Design. Cherokee Choices Program.
2002 Fall; “Walking Club” T-shirt Logo Design. Cherokee Choices Program.
2002 Spring; “Fitness Challenge” T-shirt Logo Design. Cherokee Choices Program.
2002 “Snowbird Walking Club” T-shirt Logo Design. Cherokee Choices Program.
2001 “Fitness Council” T-shirt Logo Design. EBCI Fitness Council. $200 Prize.