Episodes

3 Episodes

Kristen Dorsey

S6 • E3
Chickasaw metalsmith, Kristen Dorsey, connects her love of craft to the pride she has for her tribal identity when she creates her jewelry.

April 1, 2011

S2 • E7
Hosts Brad Clonch and Quin Tran deliver new stories in this episode of CNTV News.

Arts and Humanities Month

S4 • E10
Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month in October by taking one of the classes offered to Chickasaw citizens.

Series

1 Series

Profiles of a Nation

Meet Our People – The Enduring Spirit of the Chickasaw Nation
Today's Chickasaw people are living embodiments of what it means to be different but unified. These are their lives: Profiles of a Nation.

Videos

9 Videos

Artist Kristen Dorsey: Finding Inspiration

The Chickasaw Southeastern Art Show & Market
The 2010 SEASAM event at Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival brought acclaimed Chickasaw metalsmith and jeweler Kristen Dorsey to Tishomingo.

Artist Kristen Dorsey: Marine Themes

The Chickasaw Southeastern Art Show & Market
The 2010 SEASAM event at Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival brought acclaimed Chickasaw metalsmith and jeweler Kristen Dorsey to Tishomingo.

Artist Kristen Dorsey: Symbolism of Fire and Spider

The Chickasaw Southeastern Art Show & Market
Chickasaw metalsmith and jeweler Kristen Dorsey describes the symbolism in fire and this particular piece.

April 1, 2011 – Jeweler Kristen Dorsey

Chickasaw Nation News
Kristen Dorsey is an accomplished and award-winning Chickasaw metal artist.

Stomp Dance Gorget

Kristen Dorsey
Kirsten Dorsey's "Stomp Dance" gorget traces a path through space and time.

Inspiration from My Ancestors

Kristen Dorsey
Though Kristen Dorsey was born and raised in Los Angeles, far from the majority of her people, her Chickasaw heritage still holds great meaning.

Metals and Techniques

Kristen Dorsey
Kristen Dorsey explains the tools of her trade: the torches, the techniques, and the dynamic metals.

Evolving As An Artist

Kristen Dorsey
From crayons to fabric to steel, Kristen Dorsey's artistic development began at a very young age.

Rising Chickasaw Artists: Contemporary Artists Using Ancient Designs

Lona Barrick
Lona Barrick speaks about rising Chickasaw contemporary artists whose work is influenced by traditional Chickasaw designs.

Profiles

1 Profile

Kristen Dorsey

Handcrafted pieces that mix her Chickasaw visual traditions with style from the California coast
She uses the world around her to inspire her jewelry designs that are more than just an ornament to wear and reflect her Chickasaw cultural heritage.