First Museum Work: Creating A Living Painting

Margaret Roach Wheeler

Chickasaw weaver and clothing designer Margaret Roach Wheeler reflects on how her early museum projects fostered creativity and influenced her artistic style.

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Pottery: Evidence of Ancient Fabric

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Margaret Roach Wheeler says that evidence of ancient Chickasaw fibers and fabric have been found in pottery excavated from mound sites.

Designer's Imagination Nurtured by Nature and Freedom

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Margaret Roach Wheeler describes how her early connection with nature influences her artistic designs.

My Artwork: Diverse Tribal Influences

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Chickasaw weaver and clothing designer Margaret Roach Wheeler became interested in Native American art at a young age.

Breakthrough: Interpreting My Own Culture

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Margaret Roach Wheeler describes how she transitioned from being a teacher to starting her own business.

After Teaching: Starting My Own Business

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Margaret Roach Wheeler describes how she transitioned from being a teacher to starting her own business.

Lowak Shoppala': Creating 76 Costumes

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Chickasaw weaver Margaret Roach Wheeler describes the components of the Chickasaw production, Lowak Shoppala'.