Dyani White Hawk, a prominent Native American artist known for her beaded abstract works, has joined Alexander Gray Associates in New York while maintaining her long-standing representation with Bockley Gallery in Minneapolis. White Hawk, who gained widespread recognition at the 2022 Whitney Biennial, creates paintings that incorporate beadwork and emphasize the contributions of Native women to abstraction. Her recent achievements include a MacArthur "genius" fellowship in 2023, a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2024, and a site-specific ceramic mosaic installation titled "Nourish" currently on view at the Whitney Museum.
The dual representation marks a strategic expansion for White Hawk, providing her with a prominent New York platform while preserving her roots in Minnesota. This move reflects the growing institutional and market recognition of Indigenous contemporary artists, as White Hawk's work continues to ascend in prominence through major exhibitions, high-profile collectors, and prestigious awards. The partnership between Alexander Gray Associates and Bockley Gallery underscores a collaborative model of representation that prioritizes artist advocacy and ethical support for Indigenous art practices.