"Jeremy Frey is one of the most celebrated Indigenous weavers in the country. His art balances tradition with innovation, imbuing each object with new ideas and creating a market for objects that haven't traditionally been part of the contemporary art gallery ecosystem."
"Frey was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2025, and he will join Hyperallergic co-founder and editor-at-large Hrag Vartanian to talk about how he shepherds each artwork that begins with harvesting his own materials and ends with works that have challenged traditional categorization."
"Woven from natural materials that the artist himself forages, such as sweetgrass and wood from black ash trees, Frey's vessels are characterized by subtle forms, delicately layered colors, and elaborate weaves."
Jeremy Frey is a prominent Indigenous weaver from Maine, recognized for his unique approach that merges traditional Wabanaki weaving with contemporary art. He learned from his mother and through apprenticeships, creating a market for innovative objects. Frey's work features natural materials he forages, such as sweetgrass and black ash wood, resulting in vessels with intricate designs and colors. His art challenges traditional categorizations and has been showcased in prestigious museums. Frey received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2025 for his contributions to the art world.
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