Kevin McConnell Photography

03/14/2023

Got a few photos of Whitney Nye’s work in this great article on Oregon Live. Congrats to Whitney for her solo show “Ramble” up now at

10/10/2022

Turtle Island. Beadwork by Respect the land you walk on, it was most likely stolen from its Native people. Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day today and every day. Thank you to Marie for letting me in on your creative process and document your incredible work.

07/22/2022

These ceramic wood fire works by Natalie Warrens are extra large and very textural. Controlling the sheen and capturing that grainy material made it fun to photograph.

07/06/2022

Loving this Ogre Kachina! It’s the perfect balance of scary and funny. Made from cottonwood root, horse hair, feather, and pigment. Sneak peak of some new arrivals

04/13/2022

Spring Newsletter 2022 -

By far my most special photo project during the pandemic was this one. Each/Other is a collaborative work between Marie and Canuppa, both leading Indigenous contemporary artists whose processes focus on community and culture. The artists asked individuals to sew and embellish bandanas....

04/12/2022

Loving these details of this glass beat by Lummi Nation artist . Photographed for Gala Auction.

10/11/2021

Wasco/Yakama/Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt is inspired by imagery found in the Columbia River region on objects and landmarks made by her ancestors. She often uses new mediums such as glass to carry these images into modern times.

10/11/2021

Milky Way Panel (yellow cedar, red cedar, and pigment, measuring only 8” tall!) by Chinook artist Greg A. Robinson. He works with traditional motifs that pay tribute to his Columbia River ancestors. You can view and purchase his work through

10/11/2021

Some details of this piece in the wilderness at .colton, seen here in it’s full upright position. By and

10/11/2021

There’s a lot to be said about this amazing work. Each/Other by and is a monumental soft sculpture with a steel armature base, ceramic eyes, and adorned with over 800 embroidered bandanas sourced from communities around the world. It was constructed in .colton and is on display at , the second of three museums in it’s journey, along with multiple works by each artist. It’s an incredible work to see up close!

09/29/2021

What’s happening here? These collage sculpture figurines by Ronna Neuenschwander are mystical. It’s like she’s forming her own mythology with every one she makes. Bizarre and beautiful.

09/29/2021

These collage sculpture figurines by Ronna Neuenschwander are mystical. It’s like she’s forming her own mythology with every one she makes. Very cool.